The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
We are looking for a motivated Curriculum Manager to lead our vocational programmes across Health & Safety, Warehousing, Cleaning, Business Studies, Digital Skills, and Forklift Truck training. You will oversee high‑quality curriculum delivery, support staff performance, and ensure programmes meet industry standards and learner needs. With strong leadership and a proactive approach, you will drive continuous improvement and help learners gain the skills needed for successful employment.
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Moorland, working as a Curriculum Manager. This role is offered on a permanent, full‑time basis, working 37 hours per week.
Who are Novus?
Novus are a leading provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages for over 30 years across the UK to take new directions. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future. Our business is growing year on year due to our continued success as a leading provider in prison education.
Site Information
HMP Moorland is located near Hatfield Woodhouse in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. It is a Category C prison that houses adult male offenders. It offers various rehabilitation and Education programs. The prison aims to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. The prison’s mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details of the role are shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
* Hold a teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
* Hold a degree or equivalent (including equivalent life / career experience)
* Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
* To be able to implement continuous quality assurance procedures
* Demonstrate a successful partnership working
* Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Have the ability to motivate and enthuse teams
* Have excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines and targets
* Must be able to analyse trends and identifying impact on curriculum
* Have excellent IT Skills
* 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.
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 15/04/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
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