Teaching and Assessment

Novus; Market Drayton; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days leave + 8 holidays

Wellbeing/personal development time

Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work

Job summary

Novus is seeking a Functional Skills Curriculum Manager to shape our curriculum at HMP Stoke Heath, near Market Drayton. This role centers on strategic curriculum development and quality assurance to improve learner outcomes in functional skills.

The post is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week). The successful candidate will have teaching qualifications and a degree, plus experience in partnership working and effective communication within education settings.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification - Cert Ed or PGCE.
• Degree or equivalent (incl. life/career experience).
• Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.
• Details will be shared during the interview process.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal skills

Partnership working

Quality assurance

Education

Cert Ed or PGCE

Degree or equivalent

Level 2 Literacy/Numeracy

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 Functional Skills Curriculum Manager Job reference REQ012884 Date posted 28/09/2026 Application closing date 27/10/2026 Location Market Drayton Salary £38,883.52 - £47,525.92 per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Curriculum Manager.pdf Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and driving curriculum innovation? We’re looking for an inspiring and strategic Functional Skills 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/YOI Stoke Heath, working as a Functional Skills 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 Stoke Heath, located near Market Drayton in Shropshire, is a Category C prison that houses adult male offenders and young adults. The team's 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

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

• 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

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 27/10/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!