Deputy Head of Learning & Skills at HMP Berwyn

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Job Description Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. As one of the UK's lead providers of offender learning, Novus Cambria provides excellence in learning, skills, employability, and progression pathways for offenders. We bring a local focus with national strength, enabling us to be a powerful voice for offender learning. At Novus Cambria, we work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change. Position We have a great opportunity to join the education team at HMP Berwyn as a Deputy Head of Learning & Skills, offered on a permanent basis, full-time working 37 hours per week. What the Role Entails As directed by the Head of Learning and Skills, the post-holder will be required to effectively plan and manage the deployment of staff and resources, in line with agreed policies and procedures, and to deliver a high-quality learning experience. The post-holder will also be required to deputise for the Head of Learning and Skills in their absence, ensure the implementation of the quality assurance framework, and ensure the safeguarding of learners. What We Need From You In order to be successful in the role, you will need: Experience of implementing and managing continuous quality assurance and improvement procedures Successful partnership working Hold a minimum level 3 in a relevant, subject-specific area Degree or equivalent (including equivalent life/career experience) TAQA Internal Verifier award / V1 or equivalent desirable but not essential Level 4 or equivalent subject specialism or vocational qualification desirable but not essential Ideally, you will want to be a part of a team who has at its core a focus on improving lives and enabling and equipping learners to develop, grow, and be equipped for a life of work and success. You'll be a self-starter with a passion to learn and grow yourself and will bring passion, dedication, and positivity to your new role. Colleague Benefits As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including: Excellent annual leave entitlement In-house 'Evolve' training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications Career development opportunities Discounts on your health care through Simply Health Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers Excellent pension, Novus Cambria retirement saving scheme Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service Retail discounts through You at Work The LTE Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector, please click on the

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button below. All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas, and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes. The closing date for this job advert is 07/02/2025. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response. Novus Cambria 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. Due to the educational aspect of our group, some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

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