Functional Skills Curriculum Manager

The Manchester College; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Functional Skills Curriculum Manager to drive curriculum innovation and enhance student outcomes. The ideal candidate will hold a minimum teaching qualification and a degree, with effective communication and organisational skills. This role offers a competitive salary between £38,883.52 - £47,525.92 pro-rata and 40 days annual leave, plus excellent benefits including a teacher's pension and well-being hours. Join our dynamic team to make a difference in education.

Benefits

40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE.
• Hold a degree or equivalent (including equivalent life / career experience).
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Lead in shaping an exceptional curriculum.
• Manage a team effectively.
• Implement continuous quality assurance procedures.

Skills

Teaching qualification (Cert Ed or PGCE)

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work with learners with challenging behaviour

Education

Degree or equivalent

TAQA Internal Verifier Award / V1 or equivalent (desirable)

Level 4 or equivalent subject specialism or vocational qualification (desirable)

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Functional Skills Curriculum Manager
Job reference REQ012054
Date posted 30/01/2026
Application closing date 02/03/2026
Location Preston
Salary £38,883.52 - £47,525.92 pro‑rata
Package Competitive benefits + Teacher's pension
Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time
Job category/type Management and Leadership
Attachments Curriculum Manager.pdf

Job description

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 Wymott, working as a Functional Skills Curriculum Manager. This role is offered on a FTC (12 months), full‑time basis, working 37 hours per week.

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 Wymott is a Category C Mens prison based near Leyland, Lancashire. The team’s 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

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. 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:

• Hold a teaching qualification - minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
• Hold a degree or equivalent (including equivalent life / career experience)
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Hold a TAQA Internal Verifier Award / V1 or equivalent (desirable)
• Hold a Level 4 or equivalent subject specialism or vocational qualification (desirable)
• To be able to implement continuous quality assurance procedures
• Demonstrate a successful partnership working
• Have the ability to develop, lead and manage a team effectively (desirable)
• Have the ability to manage colleagues including the deployment of those staff and appropriate delegation of tasks (desirable)
• Must be able to work within a secure environment (desirable)
• Must be able to work with learners with challenging behaviour (desirable)
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to motivate and enthuse teams
• Have excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet challenging deadlines and targets
• Must be able to analyse trends and identify impact on curriculum
• Have excellent IT Skills
• Demonstrate effective partnership working (desirable)

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays *pro-rata
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week *pro-rata
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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 02/03/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!