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 Liverpool, working as a Functional Skills Curriculum Manager. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week. Please note that we are working towards a start date of 1st January 2027, pending completion of DBS and prison vetting processes.
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 Liverpool is a Category B Male prison based in Walton, Liverpool. The prison itself has a strong local identity. Upon arrival, large murals illustrate the city and its surroundings. The teams' 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
As Functional Skills Curriculum Manager, you will lead the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of the Functional Skills curriculum, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Maths and English provision. You will support and develop the Functional Skills team, monitor learner progress and outcomes, and use quality assurance processes to drive standards, meet targets and improve the learner experience.
Please also see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities once you click Apply. Specific details of the role are shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
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Hold a Teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
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Hold a degree or equivalent (including equivalent life / career experience)
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Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
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Have experience of implementing continuous quality assurance procedures
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Have a track record of successful partnership working
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Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
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Demonstrate an ability to motivate and enthuse teams
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Have excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload, and meet challenging deadlines and targets
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Have experience of analysing trends and identifying impact on curriculum
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Have good IT Skills
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Have experience or proven ability to deliver Functional Skills Maths and English to Level 2
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Be able to demonstrate an ability to effectively manage a Functional Skills Team
Benefits
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40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
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2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
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Significant Pension contributions (Teachers pension)
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Retail Discounts
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Employee Assistance Program
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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 22/09/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
Please note that we are working towards a start date of 1st January 2027, pending completion of DBS and prison vetting processes.
