Here at Novus, we are thrilled to announce that we have recently become the education provider at HMP Five Wells. Our dedicated team is already on-site, working to support our learners and positively impact their future outcomes.
As we expand our services under the new contract, we are looking to grow our team and have multiple job opportunities available. This is an exciting moment to join us and contribute to the educational journey of prison learners at HMP Five Wells.
Overview:
Feeling drained by working every evening, weekends, and holidays? Seeking a better work-life balance? Novus Prison Education offers a compelling opportunity to impact learners' lives while unlocking your potential. Join us to make a difference and inspire positive change through education.
We have a fantastic opportunity at HMP Five Wells to join the Novus education team as our Vocational Curriculum Manager on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours a week.
Job description
We are recruiting for a Vocational Curriculum Manager to join our education team at HMP Five Wells. You will be managing a team of up to 9 Vocational Trainers and be responsible and accountable for the day to day running, management and delivery of curriculum areas within the establishment. You will be working directly with the Local Education Manager and the prison Governor’s representatives.
You will play a key role in providing strategic and operational direction, managing, and coaching the Education team with a focus on driving high quality performance and outcomes. You will bring your experience to the role to inform effective strategies for supporting our learners’ complex needs and barriers.
The Prison security team are always on hand to ensure the lessons run safely and smoothly.
You will need patience, passion and understanding in your approach which will in turn help our learners to secure future employment opportunities post-release. We always try to cater to a learner’s individual needs and ensure we create a positive learner experience.
To be successful in the role, you will need:
About 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 also include, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE group operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners to ensure 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.
About HMP Five Wells Prison
HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough costing £253m in 2022 accommodating 1,680 residents. We are committed to celebrating diversity and promoting equality throughout our services and inside the Five Wells communities. Our aim is to make Five Wells a better place to live, work and visit by engaging with and empowering staff, prisoners’ agencies, and leaders.
As well as not having bars on windows, we will provide residents - with access to a gym, snooker table, table tennis table and a tablet to gain new qualifications.
What we offer our colleagues
Equal opportunities statement
At Novus, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity.
The closing date for this job advert is 29/07/2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.
Safeguarding
Novus 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.
