Personal and Social Development Teacher

Novus; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Auto enrolment pension

31 days + bank holidays pro rata

Wellbeing time

Retail discounts

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work

Job summary

Novus Transforming Lives is recruiting a Personal and Social Development Teacher to support learners at HMP Forest Bank in Manchester. This part-time, 17-hour-per-week role focuses on delivering engaging PSD sessions that build confidence, wellbeing and future progression for sentenced and remanded learners.

You will plan learner-centred activities, maintain records and collaborate across the education team to meet accreditation and learning goals. DBS checks apply and safeguarding is a priority.

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, a relevant subject specialist qualification, or be willing to work towards one qualification within an agreed timescale.
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Have experience of delivering high-quality, learner-focused teaching, ideally within Personal and Social Development or a related curriculum area
• Be able to create stimulating and inclusive learning environments that motivate learners and support positive outcomes
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Have strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
• Work positively as part of a team and contribute to continuous improvement in teaching, learning and learner achievement

Responsibilities

• Deliver wing-based PSD sessions and a range of accredited and non-accredited programmes
• Plan and deliver learner-centred PSD sessions to build confidence and resilience
• Cover topics such as Healthy Living, Money Management and Relationships
• Create inclusive learning environments and adapt teaching to meet needs
• Maintain accurate learner records and support accreditation requirements
• Collaborate with colleagues across education and the establishment

Skills

Teaching

Literacy & Numeracy 2

Learner-focused teaching

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Teaching qualification

Subject specialist qualification

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 Personal and Social Development Teacher Job reference REQ012830 Date posted 15/09/2026 Application closing date 13/10/2026 Location Manchester Salary £34,428.94 - £41,613.40 per annum Package Competitive Benefits + Aviva Auto-enrolment pension scheme Contractual hours 40 Basis Part time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Teacher.pdf Job description

Are you passionate about delivering meaningful education that helps learners build confidence, resilience and positive futures? We’re looking for an inspiring Personal and Social Development (PSD) Teacher to join our prison education team at HMP Forest Bank. If you have experience of delivering engaging, learner-centred teaching and supporting people to develop essential life skills, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference through education.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Transforming Lives, our prison education provider at HMP Forest Bank, working as a Personal and Social Development (PSD) Teacher. This role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis and is a 17-hour per week role, which can be delivered across two full days or arranged flexibly to suit the successful candidate and operational requirements.

Who are Novus Transforming Lives?

Novus Transforming Lives is a leading UK-based education provider dedicated to delivering high-quality learning and rehabilitation services within the prison system. 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 Forest Bank is located in Pendlebury in Salford, Greater Manchester. The prison is a Category B Male Prison that accommodates remand and sentenced offenders. It offers a diverse range of education opportunities and employment support. Individuals can work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Role Responsibilities

• The role is predominantly wing-based, delivering a range of accredited and non-accredited programmes designed to support personal development, wellbeing and positive behaviour change.
• You will plan and deliver engaging, learner-centred PSD sessions that help learners build confidence, resilience, personal effectiveness and the skills needed for successful progression.
• Subject areas may include Healthy Living, Family Relationships, Money Management, Conflict Awareness, Assertiveness and Decision-Making Skills, Understanding My Anger, and Mentoring and Peer Support.
• You will create inclusive learning environments, adapt teaching to meet individual learner needs, and use effective assessment and feedback to support achievement.
• You will maintain accurate learner records, support accreditation requirements and work collaboratively with colleagues across education and the wider establishment.
• Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details of the 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, a relevant subject specialist qualification, or be willing to work towards one qualification within an agreed timescale
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Have experience of delivering high-quality, learner-focused teaching, ideally within Personal and Social Development or a related curriculum area
• Be able to create stimulating and inclusive learning environments that motivate learners and support positive outcomes
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Have strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
• Work positively as part of a team and contribute to continuous improvement in teaching, learning and learner achievement

Benefits

• 31 days + 8 bank holidays *Pro rata
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week *Pro rata
• Aviva Auto enrolments pension scheme
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding

Novus Transforming Lives 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 Transforming Lives 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 13/10/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!