IT Teacher

MOL; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an IT Teacher at a local resettlement prison. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of learners, helping them acquire essential IT skills for their future. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, the organization values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and learners. Enjoy generous benefits, including 35 days of annual leave and a robust pension scheme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the educational journey of individuals looking to turn their lives around.

Benefits

35 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

Qualifications

• Commitment to obtain outstanding teaching qualification within 12 months.
• Hold QTS/QTLS or work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Teach IT subjects to prisoners at HMP Doncaster.
• Support learners in developing skills for resettlement.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP/YOI Doncaster, as an IT Teacher. This position 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 also include, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE group operations. We are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted. We 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 Doncaster is a category B local resettlement prison situated in South Yorkshire. The prison houses a male population. HMP Doncaster also operates as a resettlement prison working with prisoners, particularly those serving less than 12-months, to ensure that they have the support they need for resettlement as well as access to the services and support available to them after release.

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.

Benefits

• 35 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 06/05/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!