Programme Manager - Prison Education - HMP Rochester & Cookham Wood


Company:	Milton Keynes College Group
Salary:	£35,000 to £40,300 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rochester
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Location: HMP Rochester & Cookham Wood

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours.

Salary: Up to £40,300 per annum (Subject to experience)

Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standards

Reporting To: Education Manager

Milton Keynes College is seeking a passionate Programme Manager to join the dedicated education team based at HMP Rochester and Cookham Wood.

As a Programme Manager, you will be dedicated to delivering learning success through effective leadership and collaboration. Your focus will be on the success of the students and to support improvement within the department. You will lead on the delivery, design and development of programmes, maintaining an oversight of the student journey to ensure they have an excellent learning experience. The role also includes direct teaching, ensuring high-quality delivery that supports learners in achieving their qualifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual who can provide high-quality programmes and support students who may have little experience of education. This will be a challenging yet highly rewarding role!

This is a full-time role, working 8am-5pm Monday - Thursday and 8am-12.30pm on Friday.

OUR BENEFITS

35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)

Generous Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year

A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore

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