Functional Skills English Teacher

LTE Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing / personal development time

Job summary

Novus at HMP Manchester invites applications for a Functional Skills English Teacher. This permanent, full-time role requires delivering engaging lessons and supporting learners to improve reading, writing, speaking and listening in a prison education setting.

You will work as part of and contribute to a wider LTE Group education service. A teaching qualification and Level 2 Literacy are essential, with safeguarding checks completed as part of recruitment.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach Functional Skills English up to Level 2.
• Proven track record in assessment and learning support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English lessons up to Level 2.
• Assess learners and provide feedback to support progress.
• Maintain accurate reporting on learner performance.
• Create engaging, inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Functional Skills English

Teaching up to Level 2

Assessment experience

Team working

Reporting skills

DBS check readiness

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 2 Literacy

Relevant subject qualification

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Could your passion for English help someone find their voice and build a brighter future? We’re looking for a creative and dedicated Functional Skills English Teacher to join our education team at HMP Manchester. Through practical, accessible and inspiring lessons, you’ll help learners build confidence in reading, writing, speaking and listening, developing essential communication skills for everyday life. If you’re ready to help learners overcome barriers, discover their potential and achieve through education in a prison environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a great opportunity available at Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Manchester, as a Functional Skills English Teacher. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity, working 37hrs 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 Manchester is a Category A and B men's prison in Manchester, England. Established in 1868 and designed by Alfred Waterhouse, it is known for its iconic ventilation tower and long-standing role as a high-security facility. HMP Manchester serves as a local prison for remanded prisoners awaiting trial and sentencing, as well as those serving long-term sentences and is committed to rehabilitation, offering educational programs, vocational training, and support services aimed at reducing reoffending.

Role Responsibilities

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

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Demonstrate the ability to teach Functional Skills English up to Level 2
• Achieve performance and quality targets
• Produce accurate and timely reporting
• Demonstrate positive team working
• Have experience of conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
• Have experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities.
• Have experience of successful working in an effective multi-disciplinary team
• Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• A good track record achieving of quality targets
• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, a relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• 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.

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 07/12/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!