Job Description

Are you a dynamic leader passionate about education and rehabilitation? We're seeking an Education Manager to lead and inspire our Education and Industries team at HMP Peterborough. This is your chance to drive high-quality learning programs that meet national standards and make a real impact on prisoner outcomes.
What you'll do:
Lead, manage, and develop a skilled team across education, administration, and induction.
Deliver and oversee education programs aligned with Ofsted and contractual standards.
Act as Lead Internal Quality Assurer for all qualifications, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with prison staff and external partners to foster a learning culture and improve engagement.
Manage budgets, reporting, and quality assurance to drive outstanding learner results.
What we're looking for:
Qualified teacher (DET or PGCE) with senior leadership experience.
IQA qualification or willingness to train.
Proven track record in curriculum design, team leadership, and managing quality in challenging environments.
Strong commitment to offender education, rehabilitation, and professional development.
Resilience, energy, and the drive to innovate and deliver results in a fast-paced setting.
Why join us?
Make a meaningful difference through education while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team. Help shape a positive future for those in our care.
Ready to lead change? Apply now and be part of something impactful.
What we offer:
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:

• Free onsite parking
• Free use of onsite gym
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.

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.
Attached documents
Salary 42,000 - 45,000 Per Annum
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/2224383/147170
Contract Type Permanent
Closing Date 28 September, 2025
Job Category Prison Service
Business Unit UK Government - Justice
Location HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Peterborough , United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 29 August, 2025

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