Maths Teacher

LTE Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Wellbeing / personal development time

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Novus, the prison education provider at HMP Leeds, is seeking a Maths Teacher on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

You will hold a teaching qualification and relevant maths specialist qualifications, with commitment to gain outstanding qualifications within 12 months. The role supports learning in a Category B male prison, focusing on rehabilitation and skill development.

Qualifications

• 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 industry/vocational experience or relevant qualifications in the subject specialism.
• Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners.
• Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets.
• Have willingness to engage with and produce accurate and timely reports.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have an ability to motivate and enthuse learners in the subject matter.
• Demonstrate good organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets.
• Advocate for and engage consistently in positive team working.
• 40 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• 2hrs allocated for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging maths lessons to learners in a prison education setting.
• Follow role profile details and participate in interview-informed specifics.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Subject specialist qualification

Industry/vocational experience

Stimulating learning environments

Quality targets

Accurate timely reports

Interpersonal skills

Motivating learners

Organisational skills

Team working

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy

Qualifications in maths

Job description

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

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Maths 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, we want to hear from you. Step intoa rolewhere your passion, creativity, and dedication will inspire our learners to reach their full potential and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment we would like to hear from you!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Leeds, working as a Maths Teacher. This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Who are Novus?

Novus are a leading UK provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages to take new directions for over 30 years. Novus are part of the LTE group of companies that include TMC, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. They 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 Leeds is a Category B men’s prison. The facility offers various programs aimed at rehabilitation and skill development. The teams aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. 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

You will need patience, passion, flexibility and understanding in your approach to our learners, who have ‘hit a bump in the road’ but want to learn and improve.

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details of the individual 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 industry/vocational experience or relevant qualifications in the subject specialism
• Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets
• Have willingness to engage with and produce accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Have an ability to motivate and enthuse learners in the subject matter
• Demonstrate good organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets
• Advocate for and engage consistently in positive team working
• 40 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• 2hrs allocated 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 16/09/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!