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Location

Dorset | United Kingdom

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Job description

Are you looking for a career where you can change lives? You will have a unique opportunity to enrich the lives of adult learners by being responsible for managing the daily operations of the Weston College prison education.

The Weston College Group are looking to recruit a motivated and inspirational Assistant Curriculum Manager to help manage the education at HMP The Verne.

You must be a qualified and experienced teacher with an understanding of current pedagogical research and an associated range of inspirational teaching methodologies to maximise engagement and progression, including meeting the needs of SEND learners. You will be fully conversant with the challenges and change needed to respond to National, Regional and Local priorities as well as Weston College, MoJ, HMPPS and Ofsted visions, strategies and expectations. A flexible, positive and quality focused approach is essential.

The Assistant Curriculum Manager should be ready and able to deputise for any Prison Curriculum Manager on any area of the Weston College contracted delivery and responsibilities. This role can also be used to support curriculum managers throughout the Lot as directed by the Lot Manager.

About HMP The Verne

HMP The Verne, a Category C men's prison on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, prioritises education through partnerships with Weston College and the Open University. Residents can access a robust curriculum, which includes distance learning and courses like painting, decorating, and construction. Residents at HMP The Verne have diverse work opportunities, from working in the kitchens, gardens, recycling centre, and barbershop to engaging in practical tasks at the woodmill, where furniture is assembled, or crafting and repairing goods within system itself.

Uncover new horizons for personal growth and transformation at HMP The Verne.

When you join the team at Weston College, you will be joining a multi-award-winning organisation which is one of the fasted growing colleges in the UK. As an employee of Weston College you will have access to a huge range of benefits and support, including but not limited to:

Wellbeing @ Weston hub, providing well-being support for all;
A staff welfare officer;
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year);
Training and development opportunities;
Regular staff conferences, with guest speakers;
Great progression opportunities;
Generous pension schemes.

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role.

Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.

Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

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Salary

£36.57k - £37.62k per annum