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Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and driving curriculum innovation? We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic Functional Skills Curriculum Manager to join our dynamic Education team at HMP Hewell. If you have a vision for developing engaging, forward-thinking educational programs, maintaining quality assurance processes and a commitment to enhancing learner outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Take the lead in developing an exceptional curriculum which prepares learners for success, fosters creativity, and embraces new educational opportunities.
We have a great opportunity available at Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Hewell, working as a Functional Skills Curriculum Manager. This position is 37hrs per week on a full-time, permanent basis.
Who are Novus?
Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. Novus are also part of the LTE group of companies that also include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. Novus are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.
Site Information
Situated in the village of Tardebigge, near Redditch in Worcestershire, England, HMP Hewell is a Category B men’s prison serving the West Midlands area. It offers a range of training and development programs, including vocational workshops, educational courses, and initiatives focused on resettlement and family support.
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details about the individual role are shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
- Hold a Teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
- Hold a Degree or equivalent (including equivalent life / career experience)
- Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
- Have experience of implementing continuous quality assurance procedures
- Have a track record successful partnership working
- Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate an ability to motivate and enthuse teams
- Have excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload, and meet challenging deadlines and targets
- Have experience of analysing trends and identifying impact on curriculum
- Have good IT Skills
- Have experience or ability to deliver Functional Skills Maths and English to Level 2 (Desirable)
- Be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively manage a Functional Skills Team
- 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
- Retail Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to work scheme
Safeguarding
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 and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.
Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.
The closing date for this job advert is 04/12/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
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Functional Skills Curriculum Manager in Redditch employer: LTE Group
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