Functional Skills Cover Teacher

Novus; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of prison education as a Functional Skills Cover Teacher, working at HMP Stoke Heath. You'll be dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for inmates, ensuring a positive impact on their reintegration into society through effective teaching of essential skills. This flexible, ad-hoc role offers significant benefits including holiday pay and pension contributions, in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Holiday pay included in hourly rate

Significant pension contributions

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

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 for YOI.

Responsibilities

• Support and teach Functional Skills Maths and English.
• Focus on achievement of quality and performance targets.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy

Level 2 qualification in Numeracy

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)/Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Are you skilled in teaching Functional Skills Maths and English with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those you teach? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Stoke Heath, working as a Functional Skills Cover Teacher on an ad-hoc/casual basis.

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 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 to ensure 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 Stoke Heath, located near Market Drayton in Shropshire. it is a Category C prison that houses adult male offenders and young adults. The teams aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

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:

• 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)
• A continuous focus on the achievement of quality and performance targets
• Attention to detail and time management skills, in order to accurately complete documents and reports in a timely manner
• A good track record of positive team working
• Effective communication & inter-personal skills

Benefits

• Holiday pay is included within your hourly pay rate and is equal to 12.07% of your base hourly pay rate
• Significant pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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.

The closing date for this job advert is 30/07/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!