Cover Supervisor at HMP Parc

LTE Group; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cover Supervisor to join their education team at HMP Parc. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on learners' lives by delivering high-quality education in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative teaching strategies, while also contributing to a culture of care and commitment within the prison education sector. With a focus on professional development and excellent benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their teaching career in a unique setting. Join a dedicated team and help unlock the potential of every learner!

Benefits

Extensive annual leave

Monday to Friday working pattern

In-house training programme

Good progression routes

Smaller class sizes

Flexible curriculum

Employee Assistance Programme

Health care discounts

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification required, commitment to obtain Level 5 qualification.
• Track record of effective teaching in subject specialism.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality, learner-focused education.
• Support learners and colleagues to ensure the best outcomes.

Skills

Effective teaching

Commitment to education

Curriculum innovation

Education

Teaching qualification at Level 4

Level 2 qualification in Literacy

Level 2 qualification in Numeracy

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: Cover Supervisor at HMP Parc
Job reference: REQ011010
Date posted: 14/02/2025
Application closing date: 28/02/2025
Location: Bridgend
Salary: £27,864.53 Plus Aviva Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
Package: Competitive Benefits
Contractual hours: 40
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Teaching and Assessment

Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We have a great opportunity to join our education team as a Cover Supervisor for Novus, our prison education provider at HMP & YOI Parc offered on a permanent, full-time basis working 40 hrs per week.

At Novus Gower we work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change.

What the role entails

As a Cover Supervisor, you will develop and deliver high quality, learner-focused education to meet contractual requirements and standards, in line with Novus Gower policies and procedures, supporting learners and colleagues alike to ensure the best outcome for all who work within our sector.

What we need from you

In order to be successful in the role of Cover Supervisor, you will need:

• A teaching qualification or subject specialist qualification at Level 4 (Level 5 – new standards) with a commitment to obtain the relevant outstanding Level 4 (Level 5 – new standards) qualification within a specified time scale (required)
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Track record of effective teaching in subject specialism

Colleague Benefits

As part of the Novus Gower family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• 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.
• Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges.
• Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum.
• Part of the wider community of the prison service.
• Additional behavioural and complex need support.
• Aviva Auto enrolments pension scheme.
• Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme.
• An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service.
• Health care discounts through Simply Health.
• Retail discounts through You at Work.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme.

If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector, please click on the ‘Apply online’ button below.

The closing date for this job advert is 28/02/2025. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.

The Novus Gower 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. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.