Management and Leadership

The Manchester College; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Deputy Local Education Manager to drive educational excellence in a high-security environment. The role involves leading and managing a dedicated team, implementing best educational practices, and ensuring students receive high-quality education. Applicants should have a teaching qualification, experience in a secure environment, and a passion for educational leadership. The position offers competitive benefits and a full-time contract based in Durham.

Benefits

40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification minimum Cert Ed or PGCE.
• Develop, lead and manage a team effectively.
• Implement quality assurance and improvement procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the educational vision and team at the facility.
• Ensure students receive quality education.
• Collaborate with partners for successful educational outcomes.

Skills

Teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Developing, leading and managing a team

Working with learners with challenging behaviour

Education

Cert Ed or PGCE

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Deputy Local Education Manager Job reference REQ011899 Date posted 09/12/2025 Application closing date 12/01/2026 Location Durham Salary £38,883.52 - £47,525.92 Per Annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Management and Leadership Attachments Local Education Manager.pdf

Job description

Are you a strategic, forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving educational excellence? We’re searching for an exceptional Deputy Local Education Manager to lead our innovative and dedicated team! If you’re ready to shape the future of education, inspire staff, and create a transformative learning environment, this is the opportunity for you. Take the lead in shaping our educational vision, implementing cutting‑edge practices, and ensuring our students receive the highest quality education to reach their full potential!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Frankland, as a Deputy Local Education Manager. This position is offered on a permanent full‑time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Who are Novus?

Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners to ensure our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.

Site Information

HMP Frankland is a high‑security prison located in Durham, forming part of the Tees & Wear region. It plays a vital role in the UK’s custodial system, housing Category A and B prisoners. The establishment is recognised for its structured and secure environment, with a strong focus on rehabilitation and education

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Developing, leading and managing a team effectively
• Managing colleagues including the deployment of those colleagues and appropriate delegation of tasks
• Implementing and managing continuous quality assurance and improvement procedures
• Successful partnership working
• Working within a secure environment
• Working with learners with challenging behaviour

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 12/01/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!