Assistant Manager: Vocational HMP

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Vocational Location: HMP The Mount (Bovingdon, Hertfordshire) Salary: From £35,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity We have an exciting leadership opportunity for an Assistant Manager - Vocational to join the senior management team on-site at HMP The Mount. Working alongside the Education Manager, you will oversee and elevate the vocational curriculum-spanning Motor Mechanics, Painting and Decorating, Art, Music, Media, and Personal and Social Development (PSD)-fostering a high-performing teaching environment that delivers outstanding educational outcomes. What You Will Be Doing Operational Leadership and Deputising: Support the Education Manager with day-to-day operations across the education department, managing learner inductions, allocations, and conduct, while stepping in to lead the department when required. Vocational Curriculum Management: Oversee delivery and continuous improvement across diverse trade and creative departments (e.g., Motor Mechanics, PandD, Art, Music, Media, PSD), ensuring qualifications align with employer expectations and awarding body standards. Quality Assurance and Performance: Lead internal quality assurance (IQA/EQA) processes, developmental observations, learning walks, and deep dives. Use MoJ management information systems to analyse performance and drive targets for recruitment, retention, and achievement. Staff Development and Coaching: Manage and mentor teaching and support ..... full job details .....