Teacher in Creative Writing in Wellingborough

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Creative Writing 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.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Five Wells, working as a Creative Writing Teacher. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, 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 1,000 industry and employer partners, ensuring our learners secure their place as the movers and shakers of the future.

Site Information: HMP Five Wells is a Category C prison that is based in Wellingborough. Built in 2022, this state-of-the-art prison accommodates a male prison population. HMP Five Wells is committed to celebrating diversity and promoting equality throughout their services. The prison’s aim is to make Five Wells a better place to live, work and visit through collaborative working with third-party partners, the MOJ and its surrounding communities.

Role Responsibilities: The role will involve delivering engaging sessions across a broad range of levels as follows:

• Stretching and challenging high-level learners to refine their craft and explore advanced writing techniques.
• Sparking interest and confidence in lower-level learners, helping them discover the joy of storytelling and self-expression.
• Creating a supportive, inclusive classroom that encourages imagination and personal growth.

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

• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, a 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 a 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 programme.
• 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 17/06/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!