Weston College is the regional provider for the Prison Education Framework (PEF) across the South West of England and is now seeking to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated Curriculum Manager - HMP Leyhill.
This is a full time permanent role, working 37 hours per week.
Day to day duties of the role
- Effective leadership, motivation and line management of the Weston College team
- Ensuring regular meetings as designated under the PEF contract.
- Ensuring appropriate recruitment, scheduling and utilisation of staff.
- Monitoring and positively contributing to effective delivery of all targets including recruitment, retention, achievement, success, and the teacher quality management plan.
Required skills and qualifications
- A Degree, or professional qualification, which is appropriate to the work.
- Leadership and management experience ideally in an education or custodial setting.
- A Teaching Qualification at level 4 and above.
- Postgraduate and/or relevant professional experience in education
- Excellent computer literacy skills including an up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Office.
About HMP Leyhill
HMP Leyhill is a Category D men's prison nestled in Tortworth, Gloucestershire. As an adult male prison with Category D status, Leyhill is a hub for residents deemed suitable for Open conditions. In partnership with Weston College, residents at Leyhill can engage in educational pursuits, ranging from English and math to IT. Additionally, comprehensive vocational training equips individuals with valuable skills and qualifications in wood machining, printing, laundry, retail, kitchen operations, farming, gardening, and fitness. Leyhill takes pride in its personalized approach, offering programs in personal development, social skills, and life management to assist residents nearing their release. Qualified individuals may also benefit from temporary release licenses, enabling them to gain work experience, prepare for transition, or reconnect with their families. Join the team at HMP Leyhill to make a meaningful difference.
Benefits
Generous holiday entitlement
- Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
- Generous pension scheme
- Local and national staff discounts
- Free parking
- Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
- Focus on staff wellbeing
- Wellbeing@weston hub
- Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
- Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.