Curriculum Lead for Functional Skills

7 months ago

Ashford, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Job Introduction The Learning and Skills function sits at the very heart of the prison. **The role of the Curriculum Lead **is to take the Learning & Skills Department forward in improving the quality of provision whilst making sure that demanding Service Delivery Targets are met each year. Reporting to the Education Manager, this is a crucial role at HMP Bronzefield as the focus is on providing education opportunities that will enable the prisoners to gain skills and competencies that will assist them to return into the community without re-offending. It is important that the Curriculum Lead is an expert practitioner in the classroom able to lead, train and guide the curriculum tutors & peer workers to outstanding performance.

HMP & YOI Bronzefield is the largest women’s prison in Europe which accommodates a diverse and complex population of women from restricted Status women who require the highest levels of security, women on remand (Who are often experiencing custody for the first time), as well as supporting women with chronic mental health conditions.Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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**Main Responsibilities**
- Support the Education Manager and the Head of Learning & Skills to take the Education Department forward in improving the quality of provision whilst ensuring the service delivery targets are met each year.
- The focus of the department is to provide education opportunities that will enable the residents to gain skills and competences that will assist them to return into the community without re-offending.
- Manage and deploy the teaching/support staff and the financial and physical resources within the department effectively to support the department.
- Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum for learners studying within the department and across the establishment.
- Monitor, report and interpret on qualification and performance data each month.
- Lead on curriculum reviews, lesson observations, learning walks and triangulation meetings.
- Organize and lead relevant CPD for staff.
- Ensure staff and residents become expert practitioners in In-cell technology and digital literacy.
- Lead on the development of Curious and Virtual Campus in the Learning & Skills Department.

**_ Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements_**.**

**Essential**
- Full teaching qualification inc QTLS
- Recognised Level 4 qualification or above in basic/functional skills English or maths
- To have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders.
- To have an ability to communicate effectively at all times through different mediums, including spoken and written communication.
- Supervisory Experience in an Education setting.
- Knowledge of assessment processes and awarding bodies.
- Effective organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility to undertake a range of very different tasks.

**Desirable**
- Experience of teaching or working with disadvantaged groups or in a young offender or prison environment.
- IQA qualification/experience of taking the role of internal verifier.

**Package Description**
£40,000.00 - £41,777.12 per annum + London weighting (monthly payment of £310.77)

**Working Hours**37.50 hours (Regular Monday - Friday pattern)

**Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer**:

- ** Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts.**:

- ** Sodexo Retirement Plan.**:

- ** Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships.**:

- ** Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company.**:

- ** Community Online Academy (COA).**:

- ** Employee Lottery.**:

- ** Mental Health First Response Programme.**:

- ** Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.**:

- ** Reward and Recognition schemes.**:

- ** Flexible working considered.**:

- ** Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days.**:

- ** Cycle to work scheme.**:

- ** Bupa Healthcare Plan.**:

- ** Life Assurance.**:

- ** Free meals (if applicable) and parking on site.**

**About The Company**
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

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