Assistant Manager – Vocational / Construction (Prison Education)

Location: HMP The Mount
Salary: From £35,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications & experiecne)
Contract: Permanent | Full‑time

Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 7:45am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 7:45am – 12:30pm

About the Role

We are recruiting an Assistant Manager – Vocational / Construction to join our prison education team based on‑site at HMP The Mount.

In this key leadership role, you will support the Education Manager with the effective management of the vocational and construction curriculum, ensuring the needs of learners, employers, and stakeholders are fully met. You will play a pivotal role in raising standards, driving improvement, and ensuring high‑quality education provision within a custodial environment.

This is a challenging and rewarding role for an experienced curriculum leader who is passionate about education, rehabilitation, and improving life chances through skills and employability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Education Manager with the strategic and operational management of the vocational and construction curriculum
• Lead on quality assurance and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with awarding‑body and inspection requirements
• Manage and support teaching staff, embedding an innovative, learner‑focused, and problem‑solving approach
• Drive improvements in learner performance, outcomes, and achievement in line with performance indicators
• Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure consistently high standards
• Support curriculum development and manage change effectively to meet evolving learner and employer needs
• Contribute to self‑assessment processes, quality improvement plans, and performance reporting

Essential Criteria (Please Read Carefully)

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered:

✅ A relevant first degree and/or professional qualification within a vocational or construction‑related discipline
✅ A recognised teaching qualification
✅ A recognised IQA qualification or D32 (within the relevant curriculum area)
✅ Significant teaching experience within FE, training providers, or similar education settings
✅ Proven experience managing curriculum development, quality systems, and improvement processes
✅ Demonstrable experience managing and improving the performance of teaching staff
✅ A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience delivering education within prison or secure environments
• Experience leading vocational or construction‑based provision
• Strong knowledge of inspection frameworks, performance indicators, and quality measures

The Person

You will be:

• Motivated, inspirational, and passionate about education and skills
• Confident leading teams and managing change
• Highly organised with strong attention to quality and detail
• Solutions‑focused, resilient, and adaptable
• Committed to improving learner outcomes and staff performance

Why Join Us?

This organisation delivers education and skills training that changes lives.

Our prison‑based provision focuses on tackling the root causes of offending, equipping learners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to progress into employment and positive futures.

We are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive, and values‑led culture, working in partnership with employers and specialist organisations to create meaningful opportunities for people with convictions.

We actively support fair and inclusive recruitment practices, championing second chances and challenging barriers to employment.

Safeguarding & Vetting

This role is subject to:

• Enhanced background checks
• Prison vetting and clearance procedures

How to Apply

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