SEN Manager - Prison

Job Description

Are you an inspirational, outstanding and experienced SEN specialist looking for a new challenge Do you currently work in, or have you ever considered working in, prison educationIf you would like a unique and challenging teaching role, where you can genuinely make a difference, enhance the prospects of your learners, and ultimately change peoples lives for the better - then this could be the opportunity for you.Like any educational setting, Prisons come with their challenges. In this environment, learners are locked up for large periods of the day, away from their families and for some, their children. Most are at rock bottom, having to live with the regret ofwhat they have done - education gives them a focus. And hope.Education provides prisoners with an opportunity to upskill, increasing their future employment prospects which directly reduces the likelihood of reoffending. Many prisoners will arrive without having basic Maths or English skills. Prison Education ensuresall learners are put through Functional Skills Maths & English, which then puts them on the pathway to vocational learning courses, such as Carpentry, Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Plastering & Tiling, Cleaning, Barbering, Catering and Horticulture.Prisons have a dedicated education department, with classrooms and fully functioning workshops, where teaching and learning can take place. You will be fully supported by an experienced education department. Training and development opportunities are available.Details of this position:This position is for an SEN Manager to work at a Category B Prison in Staffordshire on a 12month rolling fixed-term contract.The post holder will be responsible for leading on support for prison residents with needs arising from neurodivergence. Developing and implementing, through close collaboration with stakeholders, a "whole system" principle is of paramount importance, withthe focus firmly on supporting individuals to achieve and progress through Education, Skill and Work pathways throughout their sentence. The Neurodiversity Support Manager (NSM) will liaise with the Learning and Skills Manager (LSM) and the education providerto ensure prisoners are supported, whether engaged with education or not, and that they continue to be supported in the community, including by the probation teams. This post will involve the line management of one SEN Tutor and will not involve teaching.This role could be for an experienced SEN Education specialist, looking to take their first step into management or looking to move into prison education.Key Responsibilities:As post-holder you will be accountable to the Prison Lot Director and play a crucial supporting role in ensuring the following:

• Detailed knowledge of OFSTED, HMP and EIF (Education Inspection Framework) and further education and skills criteria.
• Experience of operation in a specialist neurodiversity role.
• Experience of within the Special Educational Needs/ Additional Learning Needs and Disabilities field.
• Substantial teaching experience that has developed a range of strategies for developing accessible and appropriate resources to match the specific learning needs of individuals / cohorts of learner.

Essential details:Work schedule: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per weekWork times: 07:45 - 16:30Salary scale: £32,000 - £35,000Holidays: 30 days + bank holidays + up to 5 College closure daysTo be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• A teaching qualification (Level 4 or above)
• A SEN qualification (Level 4 or above)
• Experience working with SEN learners for 2 years +
• Experience working within a prison environment
• Experience teaching within a Further education setting (desirable)
• Experience teaching Adult Learners (desirable)

Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not be for everyone, but anyone with a slight interest is encouraged to apply and if suitable, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion withthe hiring manager directly over the phone, who can provide more detail and an insight into life working in a prison.If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Chris to discuss the role in further detail.If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.Important NoticeDovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.This role may involve work with under 18s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) andan Employment Business (temp/contract).

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HMPPrisonSENManagerSpecial Educational NeedsOffender Learning