Teaching and Assessment

Novus; Bickershaw; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave pro rata

Wellbeing / personal development 2 hrs

Teachers pension

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Novus is hiring an English Teacher at HMP Hindley near Wigan. The role is permanent, 0.5FTE (18.5 hours per week) and part-time.

You will deliver engaging lessons to learners in a prison education setting, aiming to inspire and support their progression. A teaching qualification and Level 2 Literacy/Numeracy are required, with DBS checks and safeguarding at the core.

Novus offers a competitive package, a generous pension, and benefits to support wellbeing and professional 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 experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have experience of achieving quality targets
• Have experience producing accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate an ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Have excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• Demonstrate positive team working
• Track record of effective teaching in delivering in subject (Desirable)
• Track record of working effectively with people presenting with challenging behaviour (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• 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

Teaching qualification

Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy

Motivate learners

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Report writing

Clear communication

Managing deadlines

Challenging behaviour awareness

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy

Tools

DBS checks

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 English Teacher Job reference REQ012838 Date posted 15/09/2026 Application closing date 13/10/2026 Location Wigan Salary *Pro rata £30,208.88 - £39,648.96 per annum Package Competitive Benefits + Teachers pension Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Full time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Teacher.pdf

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic English 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 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 Hindley, working as an English Teacher. This role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis, working 18.5 hours per week (0.5FTE).

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 Hindley is a Prison and Young Offender Institution (YOI) based in Bickershaw near Wigan, Greater Manchester. The resettlement prison has capacity for 600 young adults (18-25 years old) and adult males. The Prison is committed to providing a safe and educational environment where its prisoners can learn new skills to help them on release.

Role Responsibilities

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, 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 experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have experience of achieving quality targets
• Have experience producing accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate an ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Have excellent organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• Demonstrate positive team working
• Track record of effective teaching in delivering in subject (Desirable)
• Track record of working effectively with people presenting with challenging behaviour (Desirable)

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays *Pro rata
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week *Pro rata
• Significant Pension contributions (Teachers pension)
• 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 13/10/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!