Head of Education & Rehabilitation (Prison)

LTE Group; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Wellbeing / personal development time

Retail discounts

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Novus, part of the LTE Group, is recruiting a Head of Education for HMP Oakwood. The role leads high-quality teaching, learning, and skills provision in a secure setting, shaping curriculum delivery and staff development.

The post is permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, based on-site at the prison, with responsibilities for strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement to support rehabilitation and learner progression.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent level qualification is required
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy required
• Leadership/Management qualification at Level 4 or higher is desirable

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage the education service and deliver outstanding results within budget and deadlines.
• Oversee day-to-day education provision with the Governor and contract leads to meet delivery plans.
• Provide inspirational leadership to education teams and foster accountability and collaboration.
• Drive teaching quality, assessment, and learner outcomes through QA and curriculum planning.
• Build partnerships with prison staff, employers, and external partners to support rehabilitation and progression.
• Act as on-site budget holder and ensure policy and safety compliance, including vetting requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff development

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiation

Financial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy

Leadership & Management Level 4+

Job description

Novus, part of the LTE Group, is recruiting a Head of Education for HMP Oakwood. The role leads high-quality teaching, learning, and skills provision in a secure setting, shaping curriculum delivery and staff development.

The post is permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, based on-site at the prison, with responsibilities for strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement to support rehabilitation and learner progression.