Teaching and Assessment in Birmingham

Are you passionate about helping learners build practical skills and confidence in warehousing and storage? We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic Vocational Teacher in Warehousing and Storage to join our team at HMP Birmingham, delivering hands-on learning that supports progression into the warehousing sector and future employment.

This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Who are Novus?

Novus are a leading UK provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages to take new directions for over 30 years. They 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.

Site Information

HMP Birmingham is situated in Winson Green, close to the centre of the city and is a category B prison for remand and sentenced adult males. The teams' 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

You will need patience, passion, flexibility and understanding in your approach to our learners, who have ‘hit a bump in the road’ but want to learn and improve. Specific details of the individual role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• 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 industry experience or relevant qualifications in Warehousing and Storage.
• Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners.
• Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets.
• Have willingness to engage with and produce accurate and timely reports.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have an ability to motivate and enthuse learners in the subject matter.
• Demonstrate good organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets.
• Advocate for and engage consistently in positive team working.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• 2hrs allocated for wellbeing / personal development per week.
• 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.

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.

The closing date for this job advert is 20/08/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!