Job Introduction
Education Manager (HMP Peterborough)
The Education Manager will provide strong, visible leadership across the Education, Skills and Work function at HMP Peterborough. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality education delivery that meets Ofsted and contractual standards, while driving continuous improvement and positive learner outcomes. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the postholder will lead curriculum development, quality assurance, and staff performance to create an effective, engaging, and rehabilitative learning environment. This is a key leadership role in supporting prisoner progression, rehabilitation, and successful resettlement outcomes.
HMP Peterborough is the UK’s first purpose‑built prison to house both men and women on the same site. With high levels of physical security, it provides needs‑led personal development services tailored to both populations. As a resettlement‑focused establishment, it offers a wide range of educational, vocational and behavioural programmes, alongside workshops, accredited training and employment opportunities that build practical skills for release. The site also includes dedicated healthcare, family services and faith facilities to support overall well‑being.
Sodexo has a culture built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference. We encourage people to be positive by creating hope and respect in every interaction, to be courageous by safely challenging behaviours that don’t support a positive environment, and to be the difference by taking actions that improve outcomes for those we support.
By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like. You recognise and encourage the right actions, and you lead with intention - knowing every moment of connection counts.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.
You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
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Main Responsibilities
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Provide strong leadership and management to the Education team, ensuring high performance, accountability, and consistent delivery across all staff groups.
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Design, implement, and continuously improve a responsive curriculum that meets learner needs, employer demand, and prison education priorities.
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Ensure full compliance with Ofsted standards, contractual requirements, and internal quality frameworks, acting as Lead IQA for all qualifications.
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Monitor, evaluate, and report on performance data including retention, achievement, and learner progress, ensuring accuracy across all systems.
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Drive high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment through staff development, observations, quality assurance, and continuous professional development.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, prison stakeholders, and external partners to support effective service delivery and learner engagement.
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
The Ideal Candidate
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Proven experience in senior leadership within education, training, or a regulated learning environment.
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Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. DET, PGCE or equivalent).
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Strong track record of improving teaching, learning, and learner outcomes through effective curriculum leadership.
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Experience of quality assurance processes, including Ofsted or similar inspection frameworks.
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Ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
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Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
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The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Level 2 and Advanced DBS check.
Package Description
Up to £45,000 per annum, dependent up on skills, experience and qualifications.
Monday - Friday
37.5 hours per week
Free meals and parking. Access to our on-site gym and subsidised gym membership.
BUPA healthcare scheme.
Life assurance.
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
