Curriculum Manager

LTE Group; Purston Jaglin; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave + bank holidays

Wellbeing/personal development time

Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Novus, part of the LTE Group, is seeking a Curriculum Manager to lead the development of engaging educational programs at HMP Oakwood. The role is permanent, full-time, and 37 hours per week, offering stability and scope to shape learner outcomes in a prison education setting.

You will work with teaching staff to drive curriculum innovation, quality assurance, and effective partnerships. The successful candidate will hold a Cert Ed or PGCE, a degree, and strong organisational and communication

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification - Cert Ed or PGCE is essential.
• Degree or equivalent life/career experience considered.
• Hold at least Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy.

Skills

Teaching leadership

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Team motivation

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

IT skills

Education

Cert Ed or PGCE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Level 2 literacy/numeracy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Curriculum Manager Job reference REQ012916 Date posted 12/10/2026 Application closing date 10/11/2026 Location West Midlands Salary £38,883.52 - £47,525.92 per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Management and Leadership Attachments Curriculum Manager (1).pdf Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and driving curriculum innovation? We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic Curriculum Manager to join our dynamic team! If you have a vision for creating engaging, forward-thinking educational programs and a commitment to enhancing student outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Take the lead in shaping an exceptional curriculum that prepares students for success, fosters creativity, and embraces new educational opportunities!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Oakwood, 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 Oakwood is a Category C men’s prison located in Featherstone, Staffordshire. It is one of the largest and most modern prisons in the United Kingdom. The team aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. 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 pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
• Degree or equivalent (including equivalent life / career experience)
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Implementing continuous quality assurance procedures
• Successful partnership working
• Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and enthuse teams
• Organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines and targets
• Analysing trends and identifying impact on curriculum
• IT Skills
• Have responsibility for Induction, LDD and Higher Learning provision.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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 10/11/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!