Maths Teacher

Novus; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A prison education provider is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Maths teacher to join their team at HMP Holme House. This part-time role involves motivating learners and delivering engaging lessons. Candidates should hold relevant teaching qualifications and demonstrate interpersonal skills. The position offers 40 days of annual leave, substantial pension contributions, and opportunities for personal development. Closing date for applications is 08/10/2025.

Benefits

40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Wellbeing/personal development time

Significant Pension contributions

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of creating stimulating, vibrant environments for learners.
• Commitment to obtaining outstanding qualifications within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and support students' learning.
• Help create a safe environment for both staff and prisoners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivational ability

Organizational skills

Team working

Creating stimulating environments

Achieving quality targets

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Job description

Overview

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 on a part-time, fixed-term basis! 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 into 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 Holme House, working as a Maths Teacher. This position is offered on a part-time basis (18.5 hours per week) and is for an initial fixed term duration of 9 months.

Site Information

HMP Holme House, located in Stockton-on-Tees, is a Category C men's prison. The team's aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. 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 pertaining to the role will be shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Have the passion and ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Utilise organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and targets
• Be committed to positive team working
• Have experience of creating stimulating, vibrant environments, which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have a track record of achieving quality targets and producing accurate and timely reports
• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, a relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Hold a 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 (Applies to Teachers in YOI only)

The above criteria are listed as essential on the role profile. However, there might be options available for applicants with a suitable attitude, skillset and level of experience to apply and complete qualifications while in-post.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays ( Pro rata)
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions (Teachers pension scheme)
• 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 08/10/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!