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Our client is seeking an experienced and inspiring Vocational Curriculum Manager to lead, develop, and continuously improve our vocational 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
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and oversee engaging vocational training programmes across multiple trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, electrical, catering), ensuring they meet learner needs and align with curriculum intent.
* Assisting the Education Manager in the preparation of annual self-assessment report, Quality Improvement Plan, and budget management.
* 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 vocational 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 vocational education trends, bringing fresh ideas, technologies, and teaching methods into a secure setting.
Person Specification:
* A relevant degree or professional qualification, plus a teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
* Significant teaching experience, ideally within vocational education.
* Proven track record of curriculum development and quality improvement that has raised learner achievement.
* Strong understanding of vocational 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.
Company Benefits:
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* Pension scheme.
* Life Assurance.
* A paid Life Event Day each year.
* 30 days annual leave.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to online wellbeing centre.
* Enhanced Wedding leave.
* A paid volunteering day each year.
* Enhanced Maternity scheme.
* Sharesave scheme.
* Refer a Friend reward scheme