Head of Education, Skills, and Work

3 weeks ago

Featherstone, United Kingdom HM Prison & Probation Service Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 267098**Salary**:

- £39,674 - £45,625**Job grade**:

- Senior Executive Officer- HMPPS Band 7**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Type of role**:

- Education and Training**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- This position is based at HM Prison Featherstone, WV10 7PUAbout the job

**Job summary**:

- Please refer to Job Description**Job description**:
**Background to the Role**

The reoffending rate has remained broadly static at around 29% since 2010. Reoffending is costing society approximately £18bn per year and almost half of all prisoners reoffend within 12 months of release.

The Prisons Strategy White Paper was published in December 2021. As part of the paper, MOJ and HMPPS committed to:
"_A new Prisoner Education Service, to make sure offenders can improve their basic literacy and numeracy, as well as acquire further vocational qualifications, like construction and computing, making them more employable when they leave prison_."

The Accelerator project will play a key role in meeting this commitment. The project seeks to work with prisons to reduce reoffending and improve outcomes for prisoners and prison leavers.

As part of this we are introducing a new role: Head of Education, Skills and Work within prisons.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a prison and be responsible for the whole of education, skills and work.

**Overview of the Job**

This is a functional management job within an establishment.

Responsible for delivering high-quality education, skills and work provision, in line with prisoner need and aligned with regional, national and Ofsted standards and frameworks, to support prisoners into employment upon release.

This is either an operational or non-operational job with line management responsibilities. If operational, please see technical requirements.

**Summary of the role**

The job holder will be responsible for setting and leading the strategic direction for all of education, skills and work within the prison. This will involve developing a coherent approach to all areas of “Education, Skills and Work”, ensuring that sequencing of activities is purposeful and directed towards maximising prisoners’ opportunities to access employment, education and training on release.

The job holder must ensure that all Education, Skills and Work activities are structured around the 5 pillars of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, supporting other function heads within the prison to maximise this approach in areas of prisoner residence and social interaction.

They will work with education providers, prison industries and local private enterprise to make the most appropriate use of workshops and all other prisoner places of work, providing prisoners with the learning and skills required to compete for and achieve employment within the local labour market.

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the job holder will contribute and implement their Function’s objectives as defined in the establishment’s Business Plan.

**Responsibilities, Activities and Duties**
- Responsible for setting and leading the strategic direction for all of education, skills and work within the establishment.
- Responsible for creating effective approaches to learning and teaching in line with HMPPS’ education vision and values, as well as regional and national directives and developing a coherent, evidence-based, strategy for all education, skills and work so that the learning, skills and qualifications gained in prison work to maximise opportunities for employment on release.
- Responsible for delivery of the following related functions/pathways in a prison in line with national frameworks and guidance, and in a way which meets user needs. This will include, but not be limited to, Education, Neurodiversity, Employment on release, Work in Prison/Industries, Farming & Gardens.
- Work in strategic partnership with the Head of Reducing Reoffending and other Head of Functions across each of their respective responsibilities to maximise education, skills and work opportunities, to reduce reoffending and support with effective prisoner resettlement.
- Work with the Governing Governor to maximise Release on Temporary License (ROTL): and develop strategy to support higher volumes of prison leavers into employment on release.
- Responsible for managing the quality of education, skills and work (ESW) provision using Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework criteria, including providing guidance and expertise to the prison’s senior leadership team to ensure the requirements of Ofsted’s inspection framework are prioritised.
- Responsible for leading on inspections, including preparation, and driving forward the delivery of actions arising from them. This includes Standard Audit, Her Majesty Inspec

  • Head of Reduce and Reoffending

    1 month ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **Head of Reduce and Reoffending - 74039** **£39,674 - £45,625** **Featherstone**: **Approval from own establishments Governing Governor is required.** **Overview of the job** This is a functional management job in an establishment. **Summary** The job holder will be responsible for managing a number of work area(s) within the Reducing and Reoffending...

  • Head of P.e

    4 weeks ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST Full time

    **Head of P.E.** **St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College** **Required for September 2024** **Salary**: TMS / UPS & TLR Full-Time, Permanent Not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECT) **Job Posted: Monday 22nd April 2024** **Interview to take place: Wednesday 8th May 2024** An extremely rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at...

  • Head of P.e

    4 weeks ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form College Full time

    **St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College** **Required for September 2024** **Salary**: TMS / UPS & TLR Full-Time, Permanent Not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECT) **Job Posted: Monday 22nd April 2024** **Interview to take place: Wednesday 8th May 2024** An extremely rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Wilfrid’s to...

  • Head of Technology

    1 month ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST Full time

    **Head of Technology** **St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College** **Required for September 2024** **Salary**: TMS / UPS & TLR 2.1 Full-Time, Permanent Not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECT) **Job Posted: Monday 22nd January 2024** An extremely rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Wilfrid’s to join our team as the...

  • Cover Supervisor

    2 minutes ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Axcis Education Recruitment Full time

    Are you passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact in a vibrant learning environment? Axcis is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our dynamic team! This exciting opportunity is being offered through Axcis Education, a trusted partner of a primary school in Featherstone connecting talented individuals with rewarding roles in...

  • Sales Administrator

    1 month ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Auto Skills UK Full time

    SALES ADMINISTRATOR Basic Salary - £22,000 Working Hours - 37.5 hours - Monday - Friday - 08:30-17:00 Location - Featherstone Our client is seeking an experienced Sales Administrator who has automotive knowledge to join their well respected, franchise dealership. We are looking for a someone who can take responsibility of their own work, take initiative...

  • Labourer - Long Term Work. Demolition Experience

    4 weeks ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Active (Pathways) Solutions Full time

    Active (Pathways) Solutions is looking for a hardworking, Demolition Labourer for a site in Wakefield. This is a long term job and if hired, you’ll be an integral part of the demolition team Role: Demolition Labourer with Asbestos Awareness Location: Wakefield Hours of work: 8.00am - 4.00pm Mon - Thurs & 8.00am - 3.00pm Friday Pay rate: £13.55ph (Paid...

  • So Safe Decent and Secure

    1 month ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    **SO Safe Decent and Secure - 74035** **£28,477** **Featherstone**: **Overview of the job** This is an operational job in an establishment. **Summary** The job holder will provide day-to-day supervision and support for Prison Officers and Operational Support Grades (OSG), co-ordinating the delivery of the regime and activities within a Residential Unit...

  • Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Nicholas Associates Full time

    Position : Multi-skilled Maintenance EngineerSector : Manufacturing/EngineeringLocation : PontefractShifts: Peak (April - September) 3 on/3 off (Days and Nights) and then 3 -shifts (Days/Afters/Nights) October to March Salary : 45,000 Responsibilities and requirements: Minimum of 5 years demonstrable experience of being a qualified Multi-Skilled...

  • Parent Governor

    2 days ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form College Full time

    BECOME A PARENT GOVERNOR We are looking for parents to join our Academy Council. Governors play a key role in raising school standards and monitoring performance. They hold senior leadership to account and make important decisions covering issues such as policy making, site management, the school’s budget and the curriculum. Governors support the school...

  • Catering Assistant

    1 day ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Aspens Full time

    Job Introduction **About us**: Aspens Services Ltd is a market leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of what’s on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic...

  • Care Assistant for Cannock Chase

    1 month ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Caremark Full time

    **Location**: Featherstone **Salary**: Exceeds NMW **Hours**: Flexible You would be responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would be expected to travel to the customer’s home and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and...

  • Team Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Inclusion Full time

    Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. A summary is below: Receiving complex or sensitive information, and pass on information to other staff by prioritisation Maintain filing systems Word processing - To provide a word processing service to a high standard of accuracy, including the typing of letters, reports...

  • Behaviour Support Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form College Full time

    **BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT ASSISTANT** St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College **Salary**: Grade 4 SCP 5-6 (£21,575 - £21,968) paid pro rata to hours worked 33.75 hours per week Permanent term-time only contract plus one additional day ***Actual salary £16,493** Required: As soon as possible Interviews**:to be confirmed** This is an...

  • Production Operatives

    1 month ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Logistic People Full time

    Logistics People are looking for Production Operatives to join our team. Location: Featherstone Working Hours: Monday-Friday rotational (06:00am-14:00pm / 14:00pm-22:00pm) Pay rate: £9.73 P/hr Logistics People are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join our Team in Featherstone, Based at our IPS site. **What does working as a Production...

  • Catering Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a term time Catering Assistant, to join our team at Chesneys Centre The successful candidate must have previous catering experience and skilled in customer care and food service. Good food hygiene skills are also required together with the ability to work individually as well as part of a team. Key areas of...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

    Job summary ADD TO LIFE. EVERY LIFE Where making a difference changes lives Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing clinical skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still,...

  • Release and Transfer Nurse

    4 weeks ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

    About The Role ADD TO LIFE. EVERY LIFE Where making a difference changes lives Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing nursing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands...

  • Dispenser

    1 month ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Sciensus Full time

    **Do you love routine, repetition and working at pace in a role where your day passes quickly...?** We have a large dispensary operations team who are at the core of our service. Daily our dispensers are responsible for dispensing around 3000 life changing prescriptions for our patients. This is not an ordinary dispensing role, it would suit those...

  • Pharmacy Dispenser

    1 month ago

    Featherstone, United Kingdom Sciensus Full time

    **Do you love routine, repetition and working at pace in a role where your day passes quickly...?** We have a large dispensary operations team who are at the core of our service. Daily our dispensers are responsible for dispensing around 3000 life changing prescriptions for our patients. This is not an ordinary dispensing role, it would suit those...