Serco, Mangotsfield, England, United Kingdom
Location: HMP Ashfield, BS16 9QJ
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependant on experience plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday.
Ready to impact a better future?
As a Curriculum Manager in our Ashfield College education team, you’ll lead and manage the daily operations of education delivery within HMP Ashfield, helping learners gain skills that improve employability and reduce re‑offending. You’ll play a vital role in shaping an innovative curriculum that meets contract requirements and supports positive outcomes for learners in custody.
What You’ll Do as a Curriculum Manager
* Manage and lead curriculum delivery in functional skills and vocational areas
* Support teaching teams to deliver high‑quality education across core and vocational subjects
* Drive curriculum planning and performance analysis to meet contract targets
* Monitor and maximise income streams while ensuring compliance with KPIs
* Prepare for successful HMIP and Ofsted inspections
* Oversee staffing levels, training, and development to maintain high standards
Does this sound like you?
* A Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) or PGCE, or willingness to achieve DET within 15 months
* A degree or equivalent experience
* Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE A–C or equivalent)
* Experience working with learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) / LDD and ND
* A proven ability to manage challenging behaviour and deliver positive outcomes
Vetting and Checks
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.
What We Offer
* Holidays: 31 days including bank holidays
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
* Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
* Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
* Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
* Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.
Let’s impact a better future, together
Apply today.
About Serco
At Serco, the nature of the work we do is important and everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services.
Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact j&icareersUK@serco.com. We welcome applications from a diverse candidate pool and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working.
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