Deputy Head of Education

G4S; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation service provider is looking for a Deputy Head of Education to support the delivery of a high-quality education programme. Candidates must have a professional teaching qualification and experience working with youths, especially those with special needs. This role emphasizes safeguarding and creating a supportive environment for both students and staff, with competitive salary and the requirement of living in the UK for at least five years.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification required.
• Experience with special needs students needed.
• Leadership style must be resilient and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage education provision to meet standards.
• Support implementation of balanced educational programmes.
• Coach and supervise staff for optimal performance.
• Manage daily resources to ensure quality education.
• Ensure accurate communication and documentation.
• Assist in staff selection and development.
• Liaise with stakeholders for service improvement.

Skills

Professional teaching qualification

Experience working with 14–18-year-olds

Child-centred approach

Leadership skills

Job description

Deputy Head of Education

G4S Care & Rehabilitation Services (CaRS) – Oakhill Secure Training Centre (STC), Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Salary: £44,160.74 per annum (incl. pension scheme)

About Us

G4S CaRS manages four prisons, one secure training centre and a number of community contracts across England and Wales. Our mission is to rehabilitate young people and equip them with the skills needed to resettle back into society. We create an environment where both staff and young people feel safe, supported and valued.

About The Role

As Deputy Head of Education, you will support the Head of Education to deliver a high quality education programme at Oakhill STC, ensuring safety, safeguarding, health, wellbeing and learning are integrated into every aspect of the centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing education provision to meet the national curriculum, contractual requirements and safeguarding standards.
• Support planning and implementation of the timetable to ensure a balanced programme that meets young people’s needs and offers opportunities for national accreditation.
• Coach and support staff, providing supervision to maximise performance and uphold values, diversity, policy, legislation and inspection standards.
• Manage daily department resourcing, including teaching delivery, to maintain continuous quality provision.
• Ensure effective communication and documentation, processing and disseminating accurate and timely information in line with inspection, company and contractual requirements.
• Assist in selecting, training and developing professional teaching and support staff to optimise service delivery.
• Liaise with stakeholders to share best practice and drive continuous improvement in the educational service.

About You

You will have a professional teaching qualification and experience working with 14–18‑year‑olds, including those with special needs. You promote a child‑centred approach that prioritises safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing, and you provide a stable environment for children and staff. Your leadership style is resilient, engaging and adaptable to changing circumstances. You hold a current Enhanced DBS Certificate and have lived in the UK for at least five years.

Diversity and Inclusion

G4S CaRS actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of work.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, have lived in the UK for a minimum of five years, and will be subject to safer recruitment practices including DBS enhanced level security clearance. Full details of your work and educational history for the last ten years will be required during the screening process.