Head of Education, Skills & Work — Employment on Release

Ministry of Justice; Preston; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ministry of Justice is recruiting for the Head of Function Education, Skills and Work at HMP Kirkham. You will set the strategic direction for education, skills and work provision, aligning with Ofsted frameworks and regional priorities to maximise prisoner employability on release.

As a SMT member, you will lead delivery across education, work in prison, and partnerships with providers and employers, ensuring high standards and effective resettlement outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Set and lead strategic direction for Education, Skills and Work within the establishment.
• Ensure learning provision and teaching approaches align with Ofsted framework and national directives.
• Oversee delivery of Education, Neurodiversity, Employment on Release, Work in Prison/Industries, Farming & Gardens where applicable.
• Lead on inspections (HMIP/OFSTED) and drive actions from inspection findings.
• Collaborate with the Governing Governor, education providers, prison industries and external partners to maximise employment opportunities on release.
• Manage and develop staff within the ESW function and promote a culture of high standards, decency and inclusion.

Descripción del empleo

The Ministry of Justice is recruiting for the Head of Function Education, Skills and Work at HMP Kirkham. You will set the strategic direction for education, skills and work provision, aligning with Ofsted frameworks and regional priorities to maximise prisoner employability on release.

As a SMT member, you will lead delivery across education, work in prison, and partnerships with providers and employers, ensuring high standards and effective resettlement outcomes.