87612 - Head of Education, Skills and Work - HMP Woodhill (PiT/Excess Fares)

2 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time
Head of Education, Skills and Work - HMP Woodhill (PiT/Excess Fares)

Number of positions available: 1

Region: East Midlands

City/Town: Milton Keynes

Grade: SEO

Band: 8

Post Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Flexible Working, Other

Role Type: Education and Training

Overview of the role

This management role involves overseeing the delivery of education, skills, and work programs within the establishment to support prisoners in their transition to employment post-release.

Summary

The incumbent will lead the strategic direction for all education, skills, and work initiatives within the prison, ensuring alignment with regional, national, and Ofsted standards. They will focus on maximizing opportunities for prisoners to access employment, education, and training upon release.

The responsibilities, activities, and duties include:

  • Setting and leading the strategic direction for education, skills, and work
  • Establishing effective learning approaches in line with HMPPS' vision and values
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance educational opportunities and reduce reoffending
  • Managing the quality of education provision using Ofsted's criteria
  • Ensuring a culture of employment within the prison
  • Guiding the Prison Employment Lead (PEL) and maximizing relationships with external stakeholders
  • Line management and development of staff within the function

Experience required:

- Experience in education settings at a middle or senior level

- Knowledge of OFSTED/Estyn's EIF and further education criteria

- Collaborative work with various stakeholders

- Strong curriculum development experience

- Ability to use data for setting education outcomes

- Understanding of OFSTED/Estyn's Education Inspection Framework in a prison context

- Implementation of strategies to support learners in securing 'next steps'

Technical Requirements:

- PGCE, Cert Ed, or Level 5 in Education and Training

Eligibility Requirements:

- Qualifications include PGCE, Cert Ed, or Level 5 in Education and Training

Benefits:

- Annual Leave

- Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays

- Pension schemes

- Work Life Balance initiatives

- Training opportunities

Working for the Civil Service:

- Recruitment based on merit and fair competition

- Disabled candidates provided with interview opportunities

Additional Information:

Interviews scheduled for Friday 28th June at HMP Woodhill MK4 4DA



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