Job Description
Job Title: Vocational Training Lead
Location: HMP Onley
Salary: From £35,000
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview:
We are recruiting an experienced Assistant Manager (Vocational Skills) to support the Education Manager in overseeing vocational curriculum delivery and quality assurance within a prison education setting. This role involves managing vocational programmes, ensuring high standards and compliance with Ofsted and Ministry of Justice requirements.
You will lead on quality improvement, coach and support tutors, and drive innovation to meet challenging performance targets. This is a leadership role requiring strong management skills, curriculum development experience, and a commitment to improving learner outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum & Quality Management
Support the Education Manager in managing vocational curriculum delivery and quality assurance.
Lead on quality improvement initiatives, including lesson observations, deep dives, and learning walks.
Develop and promote a standardised vocational curriculum aligned to learner and employer needs.
Monitor and coordinate IQA/EQA schedules and support teams with compliance.
Prepare annual self-assessment reports, quality improvement plans, and contribute to budget planning.
Staff Leadership & Development
Manage and supervise teaching a...