We have a great opportunity to join our education team as Head of Education at HMP Five Wells (Wellingborough) for Novus, our prison education provider, offered on a permanent, full-time basis working 37 hours per week. What the role entails: As Head of Education at HMP Five Wells, you will be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day running, management, and coordination of the service within an establishment, working directly with the prison Director and education lead. You will drive excellence in teaching and learning by coordinating effective quality assurance. At Novus we work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change. For almost 30 years we have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in prison settings across England and Wales, to take new directions. The LTE Group family encompasses the strengths of each of our individual organisations: The Manchester College - further education. UCEN Manchester - higher education. Novus - prison education. Total People - apprenticeships. MOL - professional development.About 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 also include, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE group operations. We are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners to ensure 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. About HMP Five Wells Prison HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough costing£253m in 2022 accommodating 1,680 residents. We are committed to celebrating diversity and promoting equality throughout our services and inside the Five Wells communities. Our aim is to make Five Wells a better place to live, work and visit by engaging with and empowering staff, prisoners' agencies, and leaders. As well as not having bars on windows, we will provide residents - with access to a gym, snooker table, table tennis table and a tablet to gain new qualifications. To be successful in the role of Head of Education you will be required to: Manage and coordinate education within theprison, working closely with the prison Director and leadership team to support. Ensure that the quality of delivery is maintained, with accountability for driving excellence in teaching and learning (for example by ensuring self-assessment reporting, leading on establishment quality strategy, leading on learner voice forums) including membership of the establishment's Quality Improvement Group (QIG). Responsible for ensuring strategic, cohesive, and sequential working with other services, providers and organisations working within the prison. Deliver contract within budget for resourcing, accreditation, and consumables. Leading on the delivery of the curriculum within the prison. Work closely with the Contract Lot Manager to respond to change and to tailor needs to the specific prison, to support within the agreed contract parameters and governance framework. Managing the resources (following allocation from the Contract Lot Manager) as defined within the Delivery Plan, consulting with the Contract Lot Manager. Develop a CPD plan for the establishment in conjunction with the Contract Lot Manager. Lead and manage the team within the site, with direct responsibility for the Hub Managers and administrative colleagues. Manage any inspections. Shared responsibility with the Contract Lot Manager for the allocated budget for the site, c£1M - £4.5M.Qualifications required: Essential Degree or equivalent Teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and NumeracyDesirable Leadership and management qualification at Level 4 or aboveColleague Benefits As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including: Salary between £55,913.64 - £60,734.99. Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times. Monday to Friday working pattern. Excellent pension scheme options including Teachers Pension scheme. Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications. Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment. Good progression routes into management positions within the education Sector. Part of the wider community of the prison service. Additional behavioural and complex need support. An Employee Assistance Programmeincluding a free, confidential, 24/7 support service. Retail discounts through You at Work. Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme. Health care discounts through Simply Health. Our Cycle to Work scheme.Ideally, you will want to be a part of a team which 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 will be an initiative-taker with a passion to learn and grow yourself and will bring passion, dedication, and positivity to your new role. Safeguarding The LTE Group is committed to safeguardingand 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 At The LTE Group, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The closing date for this job advert is 26/02/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response! To find out more about the role, please contact Saj Mahmood (LOT Manager) at (phone number removed) or Natalie Lewin (Talent Acquisition Partner) on . Under our Collective Bargaining agreement with our recognised union (Unison and UCU), we have agreed a number of changes to terms and conditions of employment with effect from 1st April 2025. These changes offer colleagues enhanced remuneration and benefits package. This includes time off for your own wellbeing, competitive and structured pay, generous holiday entitlement etc. Further information can be provided as part of the recruitment process.