Cover Tutor Industry

Novus; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prison education provider is seeking a Cover Tutor to teach across the full curriculum, including construction workshops, at HMP Five Wells in the United Kingdom. This permanent full-time role requires qualifications in teaching and a commitment to student achievement, along with benefits such as 40 days annual leave and significant pension contributions. The closing date for applications is 06/10/2025.

Benefits

40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Significant Pension contributions (Teachers' Pension)

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification and commitment to obtain outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Hold QTS/QTLS or commit to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Deliver across the full curriculum including construction workshops.
• Create vibrant environments conducive to learning.
• Produce accurate and timely reports.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy

Level 2 qualification in Numeracy

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Ability to create stimulating learning environments

Achievement of quality targets

Timely report production

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Are you skilled in teaching full curriculum including construction workshops with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those you teach? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. The successful candidate will be expected to cover delivery across the full curriculum including Construction workshops. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Five Wells, working as a Cover Tutor- Industry. The successful candidate will be expected to cover delivery across the full curriculum including construction workshops. This role is offered on a permanent 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 Five Wells is a Category C prison that is based in Wellingborough. Built in 2022, and costing 253m, this state of the art prison accommodates a male prison population. HMP Fivewells are committed to celebrating diversity and promoting equality throughout their services. The prisons aim is to make Five Wells a better place to live, work and visit through collaborative working with third party partners, The MOJ and its surrounding communities.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Teaching qualification and where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)/ Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or commit to work towards within a specified timeframe (Applies to Teachers in YOI only)
• Creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Achievement of quality targets
• Producing accurate and timely reports

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Significant Pension contributions (Teachers\' Pension)
• 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.

Closing date

The closing date for this job advert is 06/10/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!