Job details
Job title Construction Teacher Job reference REQ012389 Date posted 11/05/2026 Application closing date 08/06/2026 Location Durham Salary £30,208.88 - £39,648.96 per annum *pro-rata Package Competitive benefits + Teacher's pension Contractual hours 37 Basis Other Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Teacher.pdf Job description
Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Construction 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 Deerbolt, working as a Construction Teacher. This role is offered on a 6 months fixed-term contract, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.
You will deliver engaging vocational lessons within a prison education setting on a fixed-term basis, covering joinery, bricklaying, and painting and decorating. The role involves planning and delivering practical, skills-based sessions that support learners to develop trade skills, knowledge, and safe working practices in a secure environment. You will work with learners from a range of backgrounds, providing structured support to help them achieve qualifications, build confidence, and progress towards employment on release.
Site Information
HMP Deerbolt is a Category C, Training Prison for Adult Males located near Barnard Castle, County Durham. The prison provides educational programs, vocational training, workshops, healthcare services, and sports facilities. These initiatives are geared towards equipping inmates with skills and support for reintegration into society.
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details of 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, 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 *pro-rata
* 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week * pro-rata
* Significant Pension contributions
* 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.
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