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Head of Education, Skills and Work

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Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Education, Skills and Work to join the team at HMP Peterborough.

This role will focus on setting and leading the strategic direction for all of Education, Skills and Work (ESW) within the prison. This will involve developing a coherent approach to all areas of “Education, Skills and Work”, ensuring that sequencing of activities is purposeful and directed towards maximizing prisoners’ opportunities to access employment, education and training upon release. 

You will ensure that all ESW activities are structured around the 5 pillars of the Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework, supporting other functional heads within the prison to maximize this approach in areas of prisoner and social interaction.  
This is a hugely rewarding role that can have a positive effect on reoffending rates.
Opportunities for learning and developing work-ready skills are on offer for all who come into custody, but our commitment to reducing reoffending in local communities does not end at the prison gate. We support people released from custody through innovative partnerships and working with people to maintain recovery and lead law-abiding lives.

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About the Prison

HMP/YOI Peterborough is the country’s only purpose-built prison for both male and female prisoners (kept separate at all times), including a 12-place mother and baby unit. We are committed to offering education and development programmes to provide residents with the skills required to enter employment on release, so reducing the chances of further offending. 
 
Providing creative outlets, such as workshop activities, helps to equip those in custody for when they are released. We use ‘Restorative Approaches’ to bring people in conflict into dialogue. Using a skilled and structured process, those who have been harmed have an opportunity to be heard and those that have caused the harm are held to account for what they have done. We have strong links with the community outside through a variety of partnerships, including our outreach activity Outside Links’ offering support and advice to both residents and their families.
 
 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the strategic direction for all of education, skills and work within the establishment
  • Lead on a number of functions/pathways in line with national frameworks and guidance, such as; Education, Neurodiversity, Employment on release, Work in Prison/Industries, Gardens
  • Work in strategic partnership with the Head of Reducing Reoffending and other Head of Functions to maximise education, skills and work opportunities
  • Work with the Director and Deputy Director to develop a strategy to support higher volumes of prison leavers into employment on release
  • Provide guidance and expertise to the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the requirements of Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework is prioritised
  • Lead on inspections, including preparation, and driving forward the delivery of actions arising from them
  • Responsible for the line management and development of staff within the function, including creating a culture of high expectations 
 
**Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements**
 
 
What You’ll Bring 
  • PGCE, Cert Ed or Level 5 in Education and Training
  • Detailed knowledge of OFSTED/Estyn’s EIF (Education Inspection Framework) and further education and skills criteria
  • Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including senior leaders, external organisations, staff and students
  • Experience of working strategically in order to implement change within an educational context
  • Previous experience working within a prison setting (desirable)
 
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
 
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
 
All offers are subject to full security clearance checks 
 
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Salary £50,500 - £58,100 depending on experience plus 15% bonus
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/RF9631
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 03 August, 2023
Job Category Prison Service
Business Unit UK Government - Justice
Location HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Westwood, Peterborough
Posted on 27 June, 2023

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