At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate functional skills training to empower learners at HMP Millsike.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on education and rehabilitation in a secure environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for collaboration and growth in a meaningful setting.
- Why this job: Inspire change and support learners' journeys towards skills and employability.
- Qualifications: Degree or professional qualification, teaching experience, and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 47000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Functional Skills
Curriculum Manager to lead, develop, and continuously improve our Functional skills training offer at HMP Millsike.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll combine leadership, quality assurance, and curriculum innovation to deliver outstanding outcomes for our learners.
As a key member of the management team, you’ll be accountable to the Education Delivery & Standards Manager for the effective management of the vocational curriculum and for driving quality improvement across your area.
You’ll also take the establishment lead for quality assurance in vocational training, ensuring our delivery meets the highest standards and supports rehabilitation through education and skills.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, develop, and oversee engaging functional skills training programmes, ensuring they meet learner needs and align with curriculum intent.
- Lead on all aspects of quality monitoring and improvement, including observations, learning walks, deep dives, data analysis, and targeted interventions to secure rapid improvement where needed.
- Inspire, lead, and mentor a team of functional skills tutors and instructors, supporting their professional development and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Ensure programmes meet awarding body and regulatory requirements, overseeing all internal verification and moderation processes to the highest standard.
- Implement inclusive teaching strategies, adapting provision for learners of all abilities, backgrounds, and additional needs, using starting point data to track and support progress.
- Oversee resources, ensuring effective and efficient use within the prison environment, and contribute to budget planning and monitoring.
- Collaborate with internal teams, prison services, and external partners to enhance curriculum delivery and create progression opportunities for learners.
- Stay informed on functional skills education trends, bringing fresh ideas, technologies, and teaching methods into a secure setting.
What we’re looking for
- A relevant degree or professional qualification, plus a teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
- Significant teaching experience, ideally within functional skills education.
- Proven track record of curriculum development and quality improvement that has raised learner achievement.
- Strong understanding of functional skills education standards and assessment requirements.
- An innovative, proactive leader with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
- A commitment to reducing re-offending through education, skills, and employability.
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Curriculum Manager (Education) employer: PeoplePlus UK
At HMP Millsike, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment. As a Curriculum Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative educational programmes that not only enhance learner outcomes but also contribute to rehabilitation through education. Our commitment to professional development, collaborative culture, and quality assurance ensures that you will thrive in your role while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our learners.
