Life Skills Teacher

LTE Group; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Wellbeing / personal development time

Significant Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Novus, the LTE Group’s prison education provider, is recruiting a Life Skills Teacher at HMP Swinfen Hall. The role is permanent, part-time (22.2 hours per week) with working days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Salary is pro-rata in the range £30,208.88–£39,648.96 per annum. The successful candidate will require a teaching qualification and level 2 literacy/numeracy, with the commitment to obtain an outstanding qualification within 12 months, to create engaging learning environments and to

Qualifications

• 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
• Creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Achievement of quality targetsProducing accurate and timely reports
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• Positive team working

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

Teaching qualification

Literacy & Numeracy Level 2

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Motivate learners

Education

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

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 Life Skills Teacher Job reference REQ012868 Date posted 22/09/2026 Application closing date 21/10/2026 Location Lichfield Salary £30,208.88 - £39,648.96 per annum *pro-rata Package Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension Contractual hours 22.2 Basis Part time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Teacher.pdf Job description

Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Are you skilled in Life Skills 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 Swinfen Hall, working as a Life Skills Teacher. This role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis, working 22.2 hours per week. The working days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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/YOI Swinfen Hall is a category C prison for young adult and adult men, located near the village of Swinfen in Staffordshire. The key aim of the prison is to provide education, vocational training, and comprehensive support services to prepare 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 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
• Creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Achievement of quality targetsProducing accurate and timely reports
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• 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 21/10/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!