Teaching and Assessment

Novus; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave & holidays

Wellbeing time

Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work

Job summary

Novus is hiring a Functional Skills Teacher at HMP Durham. You will deliver Functional Skills qualifications across English and Maths (50% English and 50% Maths) to learners from Pre-Entry to Level 2. This permanent, full-time role is 37 hours per week and located at Durham.

Join a dedicated team within a prison education provider. The role requires teaching qualification and literacy/numeracy credentials with commitment to learner development and meeting targets.

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, relevant subject qualification with a plan to obtain outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Demonstrate ability to create stimulating learning environments and meet quality targets.
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills qualifications across English and Maths (50% English, 50% Maths).
• Support learners from Pre-Entry Level to Level 2.
• Deliver engaging lessons and foster a supportive learning environment.
• Produce accurate and timely progress reports and meet targets.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Literacy/Numeracy qualification

Engage learners

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Motivate learners

Organisation skills

Team working

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 Functional Skills Teacher Job reference REQ012752 Date posted 18/08/2026 Application closing date 15/09/2026 Location Durham Salary £30,208.88 - £39,648.96 per annum Package Competitive benefits + Teacher's pension Contractual hours 37 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 Functional Skills 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 an exciting opportunity to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Durham, as a Functional Skills Teacher. In this role, you will deliver Functional Skills qualifications across both English and Maths (50% English and 50% Maths), supporting learners from Pre-Entry Level through to Level 2. This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37 hours per week.

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 Durham is a Category B men's prison located in Durham, England. 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 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 in creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have previous track record showing achievement of quality targets
• Have successfully produced accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Can motivate and enthuse learners
• Have organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• Demonstrate positive team working

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions
• 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 15/09/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!