Functional Skills Curriculum Manager. Job in Barnard Castle Education & Training Jobs

Novus; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a part-time Curriculum Manager at HMP Deerbolt to oversee the Functional Skills English and Maths curriculum. This role involves curriculum innovation, enhancing student outcomes, and requires strong teaching qualifications and communication skills. Benefits include 40 days annual leave, pension contributions, and personal development time. The closing date for applications is 16/10/2025.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Personal development hours

Significant pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum Cert Ed or PGCE required for teaching qualification.
• Experience with continuous quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to motivate and enthuse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Functional Skills English and Maths curriculum.
• Lead initiatives to enhance student outcomes.
• Implement quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

Overview

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, overseeing Functional Skills English and Maths. 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 Deerbolt, working as a Functional Skills Curriculum Manager. This role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis, working 18.5 hours per week.

Site Information

HMP Deerbolt is a Category C Training Prison for Adult Males located near Barnard Castle, County Durham. The prison provides educational programs, vocational training, workshops, healthcare services, and sports facilities. These initiatives are geared towards equipping inmates with skills and support for reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Hold a teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
• Hold a degree or equivalent level of qualification (and/or equivalent life and career experience)
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Experience of implementing continuous quality assurance procedures
• Have a good track record of successful partnership working
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Show an ability to motivate and enthuse teams
• Demonstrate organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet challenging deadlines and targets
• Demonstrate competency in analysing trends and identifying impact on curriculum
• Have good IT Skills

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions (Teachers pension)
• 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 16/10/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!