Are you a hands-on, problem-solving expert with a passion for vocational education? We're looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Vocational Trainer in Information, Advice and Guidance to join our innovative team! If you have a knack for supporting practical learning, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working closely with both students and educators, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Bring your technical expertise, energy, and passion for learning to a role where you'll help shape the future of vocational training and make a real impact every day!
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Cambria, our prison education provider at HMP Berwyn, working as a Vocational Trainer in Information, Advice and Guidance. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.
Who are Novus Cambria?
As one of the UK's lead providers of offender learning, Novus Cambria facilitates excellence in learning, skills, employability and progression pathways for offenders. We bring a local focus with national strength to the table, enabling us to be a powerful and united voice for offender learning. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include Novus, The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations.
Site Information
HMP Prison Berwyn is a Category C prison in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. It accommodates a male population. It is the largest prison in the UK, opened in 2017, and is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service. The prisons aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. The prison's mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role will be shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
Hold a minimum L3 qualification in the relevant subject specific area
Hold a minimum of PGCE/Cert Ed
Hold at least a level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
Hold an appropriate assessor qualification for delivering an IAG course
Hold or commit to gain an Internal Verifier award within 1 year (dependent upon course accreditation requirements)
Have experience of working within a prison, further education or a training setting
Have experience and understanding of the relevant vocational area
Having experience in Youth & Community work would be advantageous but is not essential.
Have an ability to fulfil delivery targets and plans and achieve quality targets, including those related to recruitment, retention and achievement
Commit to producing accurate and timely reports and making a positive contribution to establishment planning & development processes
Demonstrate respectful, positive and effective team working at all times
Benefits
30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Novus Cambria Retirement Savings pension scheme
Retail Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Safeguarding
Novus Cambria 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. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Novus Cambria 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 26/06/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response