English Teacher

We have a great opportunity available to join HMP Swinfen Hall through Novus, as a Functional Skills (English) Teacher. This position 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 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 to ensure 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/YOI Swinfen Hall is a category C prison for young adult and adult men Located near the village of Swinfen in Staffordshire. They key aim of the prison is to provide education, vocational training, and comprehensive support services. The main aim of the prison is to prepare inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

Teach designated hours as required, with a flexible approach to delivering across curriculum areas, within areas of competence, as needed to fulfil Delivery Plan requirements.

Design, develop and deliver Schemes of Learning and develop lesson plans to ensure compliance with curriculum best practice and quality targets.

Create and review Individual Learning Plans and Learning Support Plans.

Develop and deliver course content to meet individual learner needs.

Lead and support delivery and accreditation of learner focused educational provision

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Teaching qualification and where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification – with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours 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. 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.