Functional Skills Teacher

LTE Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing time

Pension contributions

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Novus in Liverpool is seeking a Functional Skills Teacher to join the team at HMP Altcourse. The role is permanent, full-time, and 37 hours per week, with a salary of £30,208.88–£39,648.96 per year.

We are part of the LTE Group and committed to safeguarding, with DBS checks and a supportive, dynamic working environment for staff and learners alike.

Qualifications

• Must hold a teaching qualification; commitment to obtain outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Experience creating stimulating, vibrant learning environments conducive to learning.
• Demonstrated track record achieving quality targets.
• Able to produce accurate and timely reports.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and enthuse learners.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Positive team working.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills lessons.
• Assess and track learner progress.
• Maintain accurate and timely reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues and prison staff.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Literacy Level 2

Numeracy Level 2

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

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 Functional Skills Teacher Job reference REQ012976 Date posted 04/11/2026 Application closing date 18/11/2026 Location Liverpool Salary £30,208.88 - £39,648.96 per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Teacher.pdf Job description

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We're looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Functional Skills Teacher to join our vibrant team! If you're committed to delivering engaging lessons, making a difference in students' lives, and fostering a love for learning, wewant to hear from you.Stepinto a role where your passion, creativity, and dedication will inspire our learners to reach their full potential and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Altcourse, working as a Functional Skills Teacher. This role is offered on a permanent, full basis, working 37hours 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 Altcourse is a category B local prison, receiving sentenced and remand adult male prisoners as well as young offenders. The prisons aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe. 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 of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Hold a teaching qualification and where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Have experience in creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have previous track record showing achievement of quality targets
• Have successfully produced accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Can motivate and enthuse learners
• Have organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• Demonstrate positive team working

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions
• 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.

The closing date for this job advert is 18/11/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!