Novus
Deputy Head of Education - HMYOI Wetherby
Job Location
Kirk Deighton, United Kingdom
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help others to improve their lives, the lives of their families and to make a positive contribution to their local community? Then prison education is for you.
We are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate colleagues who can make it happen. Novus is a specialist Prison Education provider working across England and Wales.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join the education team at HMYOI Wetherby as the Deputy Head of Education on a Permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.
The ideal candidate will have significant and successful recent senior management experience in a school or college with a good understanding of 16-18 education.
As the Deputy Head of Education, you will be responsible for the following:
The role will focus on Culture, Performance & Data, lead and conduct new staff induction with middle managers. Lead on the recruitment and retention of colleagues. Lead on Safeguarding (DSL) Lead the strategy to improve the attendance of all learners and to work in partnership internally. Lead on all areas related to Health and Safety to ensure a safe working environment for staff and students. · Lead and champion Staff Wellbeing · Manage the admin function including the Business Data Manager and Exam Officer.
Ensure that information on student progress (data) is used to improve teaching and learning to inform and motivate students. Provide timely data analysis to drive quality improvement and ensure high standards for all. Support identified departments and be accountable for attainment, progress, interventions, and results ensuring positive outcomes for learners.
Deploy staff effectively and efficiently in covering absence and annual leave. Allocate, control and account for delegated financial and material resources for curriculum to enhance the learning experience. Monitor, evaluate and review the impact of policies, priorities and Novus objectives, and act if necessary. Lead on contractual performance reviews.
To be successful in your application we are looking for the following qualifications & experience:
Proven experience of working with Young People
Experience of supporting delivery within a complex education service.
A teaching qualification, minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
Experience of effectively employing quality assurance tools.
Must have a back ground of focussing on Culture, Performance & Data.
Gain/hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.The benefits of working for Novus.
An excellent annual leave entitlement
Flexible/Hybrid working.
Career development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounts on your health care through Simply Health
Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist
Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase.
Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers.
in-house 'Evolve' training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
The closing date for this job advert is 12/12/2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.
Safeguarding
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.
The LTE Group is 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 LTE Group is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please email Steve Byrne at to arrange a call
Location: Kirk Deighton, GB
Posted Date: 12/24/2024
We are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate colleagues who can make it happen. Novus is a specialist Prison Education provider working across England and Wales.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join the education team at HMYOI Wetherby as the Deputy Head of Education on a Permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.
The ideal candidate will have significant and successful recent senior management experience in a school or college with a good understanding of 16-18 education.
As the Deputy Head of Education, you will be responsible for the following:
The role will focus on Culture, Performance & Data, lead and conduct new staff induction with middle managers. Lead on the recruitment and retention of colleagues. Lead on Safeguarding (DSL) Lead the strategy to improve the attendance of all learners and to work in partnership internally. Lead on all areas related to Health and Safety to ensure a safe working environment for staff and students. · Lead and champion Staff Wellbeing · Manage the admin function including the Business Data Manager and Exam Officer.
Ensure that information on student progress (data) is used to improve teaching and learning to inform and motivate students. Provide timely data analysis to drive quality improvement and ensure high standards for all. Support identified departments and be accountable for attainment, progress, interventions, and results ensuring positive outcomes for learners.
Deploy staff effectively and efficiently in covering absence and annual leave. Allocate, control and account for delegated financial and material resources for curriculum to enhance the learning experience. Monitor, evaluate and review the impact of policies, priorities and Novus objectives, and act if necessary. Lead on contractual performance reviews.
To be successful in your application we are looking for the following qualifications & experience:
Proven experience of working with Young People
Experience of supporting delivery within a complex education service.
A teaching qualification, minimum Cert Ed or PGCE
Experience of effectively employing quality assurance tools.
Must have a back ground of focussing on Culture, Performance & Data.
Gain/hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.The benefits of working for Novus.
An excellent annual leave entitlement
Flexible/Hybrid working.
Career development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounts on your health care through Simply Health
Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist
Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase.
Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers.
in-house 'Evolve' training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
The closing date for this job advert is 12/12/2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.
Safeguarding
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.
The LTE Group is 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 LTE Group is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please email Steve Byrne at to arrange a call
Location: Kirk Deighton, GB
Posted Date: 12/24/2024
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