Job Description
Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and driving curriculum innovation? We're looking for an inspiring and strategic Vocational Curriculum Manager to join our dynamic team! If you have a vision for creating engaging, forward‑thinking educational programs and a commitment to enhancing student outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Take the lead in shaping an exceptional curriculum that prepares students for success, fosters creativity, and embraces new educational opportunities!
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Five Wells, working as a Vocational Curriculum Manager. This role is offered on a permanent, full‑time basis, working 37 hours per week.
Role and Opportunity
Novus is a leading provider of prison education and has been supporting men, women and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK. We are part of the LTE group of companies. The role is located at HMP Five Wells, a Category C prison in Wellingborough. HMP Five Wells is a state‑of‑the‑art facility built in 2022.
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
* Teaching qualification – minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
* Degree or equivalent (including equivalent life / career experience)
* Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
* Experience of implementing continuous quality assurance procedures
* Experience of successful partnership working
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to motivate and enthuse teams
* Organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines and targets
* Analysing trends and identifying impact on curriculum
* IT skills
Benefits
* 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
* 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
* Significant pension contributions
* Retail discounts
* Employee assistance program
* Cycle to work scheme
Safeguarding
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 and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.
The closing date for this job advert is 22/05/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
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