Teaching and Assessment

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Job details

Job title Cover Teacher Job reference REQ011688 Date posted 01/10/2025 Application closing date 05/01/2026 Location Stafford Salary £28.51 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay Package Competitive Benefits + Teacher\’s pension Contractual hours 0 Basis Other Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Cover Teacher.pdf Job description

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Cover 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, our prison education provider at HMP Stafford, working ad-hoc/casual hours as a Cover Teacher. The successful candidate will be allocated, as required, to cover multiple areas of the curriculum including Functional Skills English and Maths, Art, and Construction.

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 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring 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 Stafford, a notable Category C men’s prison, is situated in Stafford, Staffordshire. Established in 1793, the prison has evolved significantly over the centuries. Initially designed to house a variety of offenders, it has been reclassified multiple times to meet changing demands. The prison’s capacity is approximately 750, with most inmates serving sentences ranging from two to four years. The prison offers extensive support and educational programs aimed at reducing reoffending rates.

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will work with, and be supported by, our amazing team of dedicated professionals to provide ad-hoc cover across a diverse range of subjects. You will mentor our learners and, in turn, help them to secure future employment opportunities post-release. You will need patience, passion and understanding in your approach to our learners, who have ‘hit a bump in the road’ but want to learn and improve. As this role provides cover for multiple subject areas, you will need to be able to think on your feet to deliver interesting and engaging cover sessions.

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the role are shared during the interview process.

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. Subjects include Functional Skills English and Maths, Art, Construction and more.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• 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 a 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
• Have an ability to adapt, think on your feet and engage learners within cover sessions across multiple subject areas

Benefits

• 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.

The closing date for this job advert is 05/01/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!