Job Description
About The National College
At The National College, part of National Education Group, we empower your workforce to transform children's lives. Our all-in-one platform helps schools, trusts and nurseries stay compliant, raise standards, and reduce staff workload — all through intuitive, powerful software.
If educators need it, we build it.
We’ve created a unique platform combining the world’s largest CPD and policy library with custom-built tools — developed in collaboration with thousands of schools and over 1,000 education experts.
The Role
The Senior Product Manager will lead the development and growth of our new, flagship AI-powered product designed for teachers and school leaders. This product is a key part of The National College’s mission to empower educators through innovative digital solutions.
Working closely with the other product leaders and the development team, you’ll take full ownership of the Teacher and Leader AI product – leading the roadmap and ensuring every feature delivers meaningful value to our users.
Experience
Required
* 7+ years in product management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
* Proven success in owning and scaling SaaS or AI-powered products.
* Experience working within agile, cross-functional teams and leading structured product delivery.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Confident in backlog prioritisation, roadmap planning, and feature trade-off decisions.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment.
Preferred
* Experience working in the edtech, education, or e-learning sectors.
* Understanding of school leadership, teaching workflows, or professional development in education.
* Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), subscription products, or B2B SaaS models.
* Exposure to AI/ML technologies and how they can enhance user-facing products.
Skills and Competencies
Strategic Thinking & Execution
* Able to balance long-term product vision with short-term delivery needs.
* Analytical approach to decision-making, using both data and user insight.
Leadership & Collaboration
* Skilled at leading teams, developing talent, and aligning multiple stakeholders.
* Comfortable presenting to senior leaders and representing the product at all levels of the organisation.
Technical Fluency
* Capable of working closely with developers, understanding technical dependencies, and guiding scoping conversations.
* Familiar with tools like Jira, and modern product development toolkits.
Why Us?
At The National College, we’re passionate about helping organisations grow and thrive through knowledge and connection. As a Digital Consultant for Early Years, you’ll be part of a company that values people, encourages personal development, and celebrates success. You’ll work with people who value collaboration, innovation, and high standards.
You'll also be able to benefit from:
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Pay
* 24/7 Online GP
* Mental Health & Wellbeing support
* Charity Day
* 25 Days Holiday, Rising to 30 days
* Professional Study Support
* Plus more