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 Featherstone, working as a Construction Teacher. This position is offered on a full time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will have qualifications and/or experience within Construction industry, and be responsible for delivering Tiling, Plastering and Bricklaying qualifications up to Level 2.
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 also include TMC, 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 Featherstone is a Category C men’s prison situated near Wolverhampton in Staffordshire, England. The teams’ 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 of the role will be shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
1. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
2. Have the passion and ability to motivate and enthuse learners
3. Utilise organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and targets
4. Be committed to positive team working
5. Have experience of creating stimulating, vibrant environments, which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
6. Have a track record of achieving quality targets and producing accurate and timely reports
7. Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, a relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
8. Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
9. A background within Construction Health and Safety is desirable, but not essential
The above criteria are listed as essential on the role profile. However, there might be options available on a case-by-case basis for applicants with a suitable attitude, skillset and level of experience to complete qualifications while in-post.
Benefits
10. 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
11. 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
12. Significant pension contributions (Teachers pension scheme)
13. Retail Discounts
14. Employee Assistance Program
15. 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 09/10/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!