Vocational Teacher in Manchester

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Vocational 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 Transforming Lives, our prison education provider at HMP Forest Bank, working as a Vocational Teacher. This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 40hrs per week.

The successful candidate will have a vocational and/or teaching background and an Internal Verifier award aligned to one of the following disciplines: Horticulture, Cleaning, Warehousing, Waste management or Construction.

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 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.

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:

• The successful candidate will have a vocational and/or teaching background, and an Internal Verifier award, aligned to one of the following disciplines: Horticulture, Cleaning, Warehousing, Waste management or Construction.
• 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 of 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.
• Have industry experience and/or qualifications in the subject specialism.

Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week.
• Significant pension contribution (Aviva Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme).
• Retail Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

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.