Note: A teaching qualification, minimum of Cert Ed or PGCE is required to fulfil this post. Candidates will be asked to provide evidence of this at interview. Overview of the job This is a Learning and Skills Quality Assurance Manager job in one of the South Wales Public Sector Prisons (SWPSP). The main purpose of the job is to ensure learning and skills delivery in the prison is delivered to quality standards as outlined in the Integrated Quality Assurance Framework for HMPPS in Wales, ESTYN and Awarding Body expectations. Accountable to the Head of Learning and Skills the post will be based in one of the Public Sector Prisons in South Wales. This is a non-rotational, non-operational post with line management responsibilities. Summary The job holder will be responsible for: Managing the quality assurance activities in prison Learning and Skills departments in line with the Integrated Quality Assurance Framework for South Wales prisons. Working with the Heads of Learning and Skills to continuously improve in line with ESTYN's 5 inspections areas - Standards; Wellbeing and Attitudes to Learning; Teaching and Learning Experiences; Care, Support and Guidance; Leadership and Management. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Manage the Quality Observation process including standardisation, training and moderation. Analysing audit data to identify areas for improvement in the quality systems and prepare improvement plans. Monitor and report on the impact of quality activities and development plans. Support the completion of the annual Self-Assessment Report and development and monitoring of the Quality Development Plans. Provide additional learning and support (mentoring) to staff for quality development and occupation competence. Ensure ILPs and other elements of the Learner Journey course folders are completed to an excellent standard. Monitor weekly end of course learner evaluations from staff in Learning and Skills departments and Industries and inputting on MIS. Ensure all staff are competent to deliver Essential Skills and/or vocational courses and resources/ILPs are effectively utilised according to Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK)/Accreditation Boards' Standards and delivered in a multi-sensory way as appropriate. Maintain and monitor all aspects of Essential Skills in the department to maintain compliance with Quality Mark/Inspectors expectations. Support the preparation of the Annual Needs Analysis Report documents. To be responsible for the implementation of all recommendations that focus on quality procedures, from all inspections and assurance visits. Ensure all teachers have required marking schemes, Essential Skills information displayed in learning environments, delivery plans in place/displayed. Deliver 300 hours of teaching per year. Maintain own professional standards and continuous professional development by attending courses, meetings, training events, workshops, seminars in order to develop yourself and the department. To be highly self-motivated and organised. Adhere to all HMPPS policies and procedures. Line management of admin staff and oversight of contractor staff as required by the Heads of Learning ad Skills. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. Behaviours Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Leadership Managing a Quality Service Essential Experience Quality inspection, auditing experience. Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, QA applications and databases. Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements. Technical Requirements Teaching qualification, minimum Cert Ed or PGCE. Will need to keep up to date of knowledge/working practices in areas of expertise. Internal applicants All newly promoted staff to the following Band 6 first line manager roles (Activities Unit Manager, Facilities and Services Unit Manager, Facilities and Services Business Manager, Programme Manager, Specialist Treatment Manager or Equality Advisor) in Establishments will be expected to complete the New Manager Programme on Civil Service Learning within three years of promotion. Staff that have mapped or re-graded to Band 6 who have previously worked at an equivalent level will not be required to undertake the qualification. External applicants All external staff joining as a Band 6 Activities Unit Manager, Facilities and Services Unit Manager, Facilities and Services Business Manager, Programme Manager, Specialist Treatment Manager or Equality Advisor in an Establishment will be expected to complete the New Manager Programme on Civil Service Learning within three years. Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances 37 Welsh 1 CYM Band 6 Learning and Skills Quality Assurance Manager Wales Prisons J (1).doc - 161KB Converted File CYM Band 6 Learning and Skills Quality Assurance Manager Wales Prisons J (1).pdf - 111KB Welsh desirable or essential 1 Desirable The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh. Mandatory Eligibility Requirements Qualifications PGCE or Cert Ed Teaching Qualification Additional Information 1 Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS' Flexible Working policy. If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff. The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment. Benefits Annual Leave The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case. Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. There is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Work Life Balance HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ Season Ticket Advance After two months' service, you'll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work Childcare Vouchers For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers Training HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes There are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles Eligibility All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com); To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-officejustice.gov.uk); To the Civil Service Commission (details available here) The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please see our Disability Confident Scheme Frequently Asked Questions webpage. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity. Interview dates 1 Interview dates have not yet been set Closing Date: 30/04/2024, 23:55 hours. Contact information 1 If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com. Please quote the job reference - 86246. Success Profiles Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. 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