English Curriculum Manager

Are you looking for a challenge to develop into an inspiring teaching role? Are you looking to make a difference in prison education? We have a great opportunity to join the education team at HMYOI Wetherby as a Curriculum Manager specialising in English on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

What the role entails

The purpose of the role is to manage and develop your curriculum area, contributing towards improving standards of Young People's achievement and assisting in the further development of the teaching practice. This is a challenging but rewarding role and we need someone who is flexible and resilient, with the ability to encourage, engage and motivate, to help give children and young people a brighter future.

What we need from you

• Have knowledge of Curriculum Development and developments at appropriate levels within subject specialism
• Have a track record of effective teaching or training experience
• Be able to lead and motivate a curriculum team with a focus on continuous improvement
• Have a teaching qualification at Level 4 (Level 5 - new standards)
• Hold a subject specialism Level 4 qualification (Level 5 - new standards)

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

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 3 well-being days per year
• Significant Pension Employer Contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme.

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.

Novus, part of 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.

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.

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 21/04/2025. 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.