Deputy Education Manager

Position: Deputy Education Manager (Permanent)
Job Title - Prison Deputy Education Manager
Salary - Up to £43,9014
Location - Maidstone
Contract Type - Permanent
Hours - 37.5 hours a week

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated leader to join a dynamic team supporting offenders to gain their qualifications.

For many in custody, education offers hope, structure, and a chance to rebuild. For you, it offers the chance to be part of that transformation - every single day.

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a creative and inspiring leader who can:

Collaborate with the Education Manager to define the strategic vision, priorities, and direction of the Department.
Provide leadership and coordination for curriculum development and innovation within a designated area of the Department's provision.
Work in partnership with the Education Manager to deliver an innovative, engaging, and flexible curriculum that responds effectively to students' needs, with quality at its core.
Champion learner achievement by driving high retention, attainment, and overall student success.
Lead sustained quality improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring robust implementation of quality assurance processes and effective use of performance data.
Plan, oversee, and evaluate departmental activities to meet and exceed College targets, including recruitment, achievement, funding, and overall contribution.
Support and manage staff development and performance effectively, including induction, probation, Development and Appraisal Reviews (DARs), and performance management processes where appropriate.

Essential Criteria :

A degree or equivalent professional qualification.
A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. QTLS, where appropriate) and/or an Assessor/Verifier Award.
A recognised Leadership and Management qualification, or a willingness to work towards one through the College's Leadership and Management Apprenticeship Programme.
Demonstrable experience in educational management.

Benefits

38 days' annual leave, plus UK Bank Holidays and an additional three days' leave during the Christmas to New Year closure.
A generous pension scheme.
Access to professional development opportunities, including funded professional qualifications.
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Access to a wide range of discounts through the NUS Card scheme.

Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.

If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy White to discuss the role in further detail. (phone number removed)

If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency