The LTE Group is a national, public-sector learning, training and education organisation with a clearly defined mission to 'improve lives and economic success through learning and skills. Our valued 4,000 colleagues drive our delivery of specialist learning to over 100,000 learners in over 120 UK locations, across our six businesses.

We have a great opportunity to join the education team at HMP Oakwood as a Curriculum Manager, offered on a permanent full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

At Novus we work with passion, care and commitment to create the foundations for change.

For almost 30 years we have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in prison settings across England and Wales, to take new directions.

The LTE Group family encompasses the strengths of each of our individual organisations:

The Manchester College - further education | UCEN Manchester - higher education |Novus - prison education |Total People - apprenticeships |MOL - professional development.

What the role entails

As a Curriculum Manager you will be responsible and accountable for the day to day running, management and delivery of curriculum areas within an establishment, working directly with the Local Education Manager and the prison Governor's representatives. This role will be the first line manager for delivery colleagues within the prison. As Curriculum Manager you will ideally have been responsible for managing the delivery of Personal and Social Development programmes leading to accreditation. However, other knowledge of other curriculum areas may be considered. Knowledge of working with awarding bodies and managing people are needed for this role.

What we need from you

In order to be successful in the role you will need:

Experience of implementing and managing continuous quality assurance and improvement procedures
Successful partnership working
Teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
Degree or equivalent (including equivalent life / career experience)
Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
TAQA Internal Verifier award / V1 or equivalent desirable but not essential
Level 4 or equivalent subject specialism or vocational qualification desirable but not essential

Ideally you will want to be a part of a team who has at its core a focus on improving lives and enabling and equipping learners to develop, grow and be equipped for a life of work and success. You'll be a self-starter with a passion to learn and grow yourself and will bring passion, dedication and positivity to your new role.

Colleague Benefits
As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:

Excellent Annual leave entitlement
In-house 'Evolve' training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
Career development opportunities.
We pride ourselves on offering a favourable Teachers pension scheme with a competitive contribution from the Group.
Discounts on your health care through Simply Health.
Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist.
Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase.
Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers.

Under our Collective Bargaining agreement with our recognised union (Unison and UCU), we have agreed a number of changes to terms and conditions of employment with effect from 1st April 2025. These changes offer colleagues enhanced remuneration and benefits package. This includes time off for your own wellbeing, competitive and structured pay, generous holiday entitlement etc. Further information can be provided as part of the recruitment process.

The LTE Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector, please click on the 'Apply online' button below.

All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes.

The closing date for this job advert is 25/03/2025. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.
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. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

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