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.
Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Are you skilled in the leadership and management of English, ESOL and maths, with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those you teach? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We have a great opportunity to join the education team at HMP Brixton as a Functional Skills Hub Manager, offered on a permanent 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 the Hub Manager for Functional Skills tutors at HMP Brixton, you will play a crucial role in helping our learners develop essential skills that will serve them throughout their lives. You will be responsible for effectively managing and delivering a Functional Skills curriculum, working with your team to meet the needs of individual learners and support your staff in developing professional practice.
The Functional Skills Hub Manager will lead a team of six colleagues and work within the Education Department of approximately 22 staff. You will form part of the management team comprising of two other Hub Managers, the Administration Manager and the Local Education Manager.
Your passion for education and dedication to our learners' success will make you an asset to our team. This is an amazing opportunity to work as part of a close knit, supportive management team who are committed to staff wellbeing. This is a full-time role, 4.5 days. Monday - Thursday 08.00-17.00, with a 13.00 finish on a Friday. All work takes place on site within the working hours and there is not a requirement to complete any additional work during the evening or weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of curriculum areas and staffing in line with the Annual Delivery Plan (ADP).
- Accountable for quality assurance and quality improvement across curriculum areas.
- Contribute to the development of a CPD plan for their team, with the Local Education Manager.
- Accountable for driving excellence in teaching and learning across curriculum areas.
The person:
Essential
- 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
- Developing, leading and managing a team effectively
- Implementing and managing continuous quality assurance and improvement procedures
- Gain/hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Desirable:
- Successful partnership working
- Working within a secure environment
- Working with learners with challenging behaviour
- TAQA Internal Verifier award / V1 or equivalent
- Level 4 or equivalent subject specialism or vocational qualification.
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.
- Access to our onsite gym
- The Clink Restaurant is on site where staff breakfast and lunch are available
- HMP Brixton is easily accessible by local transport (bus, tube, train) or you can use free onsite parking / cycle rack.
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 26/12/2024. 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.
