Assistant Curriculum Manager – HMP Leyhill (Maternity Cover)

Wotton-under-edge, Gloucestershire
Weston College Group

Weston College is the regional provider for the Prison Education Framework (PEF) across the South West of England and is now seeking to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated Assistant Curriculum Manager – HMP Leyhill.

This is a contract role covering Maternity Leave, working full time, for 37 hours per week.

Day to day duties of the role

• Effective leadership, motivation and delegated line management of the teaching or administration team.
• Assisting with the recruitment, scheduling and utilisation of staff whilst assuring the quality of their work.
• Positively contributing to the effective monitoring and delivery of all targets.
• Effective management of performance, grievances, disciplinary and absence management processes.

Required skills and qualifications

• Professional qualification relevant to the work
• A teaching qualification – Level 4 or above
• Excellent computer literacy skills including an up to date knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Highly motivated and setting high standards for self and others.

About HMP Leyhill

HMP Leyhill is a Category D men’s prison nestled in Tortworth, Gloucestershire. As an adult male prison with Category D status, Leyhill is a hub for residents deemed suitable for Open conditions. In partnership with Weston College, residents at Leyhill can engage in educational pursuits, ranging from English and math to IT. Additionally, comprehensive vocational training equips individuals with valuable skills and qualifications in wood machining, printing, laundry, retail, kitchen operations, farming, gardening, and fitness. Leyhill takes pride in its personalized approach, offering programs in personal development, social skills, and life management to assist residents nearing their release. Qualified individuals may also benefit from temporary release licenses, enabling them to gain work experience, prepare for transition, or reconnect with their families. Join the team at HMP Leyhill to make a meaningful difference.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing championsGenerous pension scheme

• Local and national staff discounts

• Free parking

• Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause

• Focus on staff wellbeing hub

• Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses

• Employee assistance programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year

• Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

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.

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

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

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.