Functional Skills Lead (Justice)
22 hours ago
Liverpool
Job Role: Functional Skills Lead (Justice) Location: HMP Onley Salary: From £35,000 Contract: Permanent Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Functional Skills Lead (Assistant Manager) to support the Education Manager in delivering high‑quality education within a prison learning environment. In this leadership role, you will oversee Functional Skills, Personal & Social Development, and Work‑Based Learning programmes, ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment. You will play a key part in maintaining compliance with Ofsted and Ministry of Justice standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting staff to deliver outstanding outcomes for learners. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled education professional with strong leadership and curriculum development experience who is passionate about improving opportunities for learners in custody. Key Responsibilities Curriculum & Quality Management • Support the Education Manager in coordinating curriculum delivery and ensuring robust quality assurance., • Lead on quality improvement activities, including lesson observations, deep dives, and learning walks., • Develop, implement, and promote a standardised curriculum that meets the needs of learners and employers., • Oversee IQA/EQA planning and support teams to maintain compliance., • Contribute to annual self‑assessment reporting, quality improvement planning, and resource budgeting. Staff Leadership & Development, • Line manage and support teaching and support staff, using effective HR strategies to improve learner outcomes., • Induct, coach, and mentor new and existing team members to develop teaching practice., • Coordinate and deliver CPD based on quality findings and staff development needs., • Set, monitor, and review staff targets to ensure contractual and performance expectations are met. Operational & Partnership Responsibilities, • Maintain strong partnerships with internal prison departments and external agencies to enhance learner opportunities., • Ensure adherence to safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and all prison security regulations., • Deputise for the Education Manager when required and support day‑to‑day operational management., • Level 5 Teaching Qualification., • Significant teaching experience., • Proven experience in curriculum development, quality assurance, and staff management., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, support, and motivate staff., • Level 3 English and Maths., • Full driving licence and access to transport., • Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Award (or willingness to work towards)., • Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager qualification., • Evidence of ongoing CPD. JBRP1_UKTJ