Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We're looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Information, Advice, Guidance and Mentoring 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 Oakwood, working as an Information, Advice, Guidance and Mentoring Teacher. This role 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 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 Oakwood is a Category C men's prison located in Featherstone, Staffordshire. It is one of the largest and most modern prisons in the United Kingdom. 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 nature 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
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)
Create stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
To achieved of quality targets
Produce accurate and timely reports
To have effective interpersonal and communication skills
To have the ability to motivate and enthuse learnersBenefits
40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
Significant Pension contributions
Retail Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to work schemeSafeguarding
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 07/08/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response