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Curriculum Lead for Functional Skills
Job Reference RF215181 2024
Job Introduction
The Curriculum Lead plays a pivotal role in advancing the Learning & Skills Department by improving the quality of educational provision, while ensuring that challenging Service Delivery Targets are met each year. Reporting to the Education Manager, this role is critical at HMP Bronzefield, with a strong focus on providing prisoners with educational opportunities that help them develop skills and competencies to support their successful reintegration into society and reduce the risk of re-offending. The Curriculum Lead must be an expert practitioner in the classroom, capable of leading, training, and guiding curriculum tutors and peer workers towards outstanding performance.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and review syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessments, and teaching and learning strategies within the department.
- Oversee the day-to-day management, control, and operation of course provision within the department, ensuring effective deployment of staff and physical resources.
- Actively monitor and follow up on learner attendance and progress by analysing and evaluating performance data, taking appropriate follow-up actions as needed.
- Stay informed about and respond to national developments in subject areas, teaching practices, and methodologies, providing training to staff during CPD sessions.
- Teach up to 50% of the working week, delivering English and maths to Level 2, including embedded English and maths, and cover lessons as required.
Essential:
• Full teaching qualification, including QTLS.
• Recognised Level 4 qualification or higher in basic/functional skills English or maths.
• An interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all times, across various mediums, including spoken and written communication.
• Supervisory experience in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of assessment processes and awarding bodies.
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to undertake a variety of different tasks.
Desirable:
• Experience of teaching or working with disadvantaged groups or in a young offender or prison environment.
• IQA qualification or experience in the role of internal verifier.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours (Regular Monday – Friday pattern)
All offers are subject to full security clearance checks.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
To be considered for an interview you must:
- have a disability defined by the Equality Act 2010
- provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description
- meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.
