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LTE Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated cover teacher to join their team. The role involves creating an inclusive environment, providing one-on-one support to learners, and encouraging their potential. The successful candidate must have a teaching qualification and a commitment to achieve additional certifications. The position offers a full-time, fixed-term contract with generous benefits, including significant pension contributions, retail discounts, and a cycle to work scheme, making it a rewarding opportunity for educational professionals.

Benefits

Significant Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Committed to obtaining outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in their education journey.
• Create an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Creating stimulating learning environments

Achievement of quality targets

Education

Relevant subject specialist qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of Learners? We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated cover teacher to join our team! If you're driven by helping others reach their full potential, providing one-on-one support, and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, this is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding. Bring your compassion, creativity, and commitment to support our students in their learning journey and empower them to succeed!

HMP Lanscaster Farms is located on the outskirts of Lancaster. The prison is a Category C Male Prison and offers a diverse range of education opportunities and employment support opportunities in industrial cleaning, physical education, gardening among others. The team's aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners always feel safe. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitive environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• 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

Contract Details

The position is offered on a Fixed Term basis, full time for 6 months. Monday–Thursday 8:15am‑5pm then half a day Friday. 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.

Benefits

• Significant Pension contributions (Teachers' Pension)
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding & Security

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.

About 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.