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Job details
Job title Construction and Catering Cover Teacher Job reference REQ011816 Date posted 13/11/2025 Application closing date 15/12/2025 Location Warrington 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 making a real difference in the lives of learners? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated cover teacher to join our team! If you’re driven by helping others reach their full potential, providing one‑on‑one support, and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, this is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding. Bring your compassion, creativity, and commitment to support our students in their learning journey and empower them to succeed!
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Thorn Cross, working as a Cover Teacher in Construction and Catering. This position is offered on an ad-hoc/casual basis.
Please note, we are actively recruiting for cover teachers to support delivery in our prisons across the Merseyside and Manchester region. Ability to deliver Construction or Catering courses is desirable, but other subjects are available. Flexible working is also available.
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 Thorn Cross is based near Warrington, Cheshire. The prison operates as a Category D open resettlement prison for Young Adult and Adult Male prisoners. The team’s aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. 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 individual role are shared during the interview process.
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
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)/ Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or commit to work towards within a specified timeframe (Applies to Teachers in YOI only)
* Experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments, which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
* Ability to achieve quality targets
* Ability to produce accurate and timely reports
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 15/12/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
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