Functional Skills English Teacher in Manchester

Could your passion for English help someone find their voice and build a brighter future? We’re looking for a creative and dedicated Functional Skills English Teacher to join our education team at HMP Manchester. Through practical, accessible and inspiring lessons, you’ll help learners build confidence in reading, writing, speaking and listening, developing essential communication skills for everyday life. If you’re ready to help learners overcome barriers, discover their potential and achieve through education in a prison environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a great opportunity available at Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Manchester, as a Functional Skills English Teacher. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity, working 37hrs 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 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 Manchester is a Category A and B men's prison in Manchester, England. Established in 1868, it is known for its iconic ventilation tower and long-standing role as a high-security facility. HMP Manchester serves as a local prison for remanded prisoners awaiting trial and sentencing, as well as those serving long-term sentences and is committed to rehabilitation, offering educational programs, vocational training, and support services aimed at reducing reoffending.

Role Responsibilities: Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details about the individual role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Demonstrate the ability to teach Functional Skills English up to Level 2
• Achieve performance and quality targets
• Produce accurate and timely reporting
• Demonstrate positive team working
• Have experience of conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
• Have experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities
• Have experience of successful working in an effective multi-disciplinary team
• Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• A good track record achieving quality targets
• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, a relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Benefits include:

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

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 07/12/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!