Music Teacher Novus

Musicindustryyorkshire; Wetherby, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of prison education is seeking a passionate Music Teacher for HMPYOI Wetherby. This full-time role involves teaching music to young offenders, fostering their personal development and rehabilitation. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Significant pension contribution

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification required, commitment to obtain outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Relevant subject specialist qualification needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach music to young offenders at HMPYOI Wetherby.
• Promote rehabilitation and personal development through education.

Skills

Music

Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

Music Teacher

Salary/Rate:£29,047 – £38,124/annum

Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Are you skilled in Music 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 HMPYOI Wetherby, as a Music Teacher. This position is offered on a permanent, Full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Site Information

HMYOI Wetherby, is a Young Offender Institution located in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. YOI serves as an important correctional facility within the UK’s youth justice system. The facility is a closed youth custody centre housing male juvenile offenders between the ages of 15 to 18. It provides a secure and supportive environment for young individuals who have been convicted of various offenses and require custodial sentences. The institution aims to promote rehabilitation, education, and personal development to facilitate their successful reintegration into society.

We 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. Novus are also part of the LTE group of companies that also include, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE group operations. Novus 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.

Novus Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

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.

Safeguarding

Novus as part of 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.

The closing date for this job advert is 28/05/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!