Vocational Cover Teacher

Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Are you currently working in a skilled vocation and looking for a career change; or perhaps you are already a teacher within your chosen vocational area(s) and looking for your next move? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We have a fantastic opportunity at HMP Deerbolt to join the Novus education team as a Vocational Cover Teacher. This role is offered on a sessional basis, working ad-hoc hours per week. The successful applicant will need to be able to deliver workshops and teach relevant qualifications in one or more of the following subject areas:

• Barbering – C&G Level 2 Certificate in Barbering
• Joinery Enterprise – Social Enterprise
• Joinery – CG Level 1 in Carpentry & Joinery and CG Level 2 in Site Carpentry
• Mult skills – CG Level 1 Extended Certificate in Construction Skills (Tiling, Plumbing and P&D)
• P&D – CG Level 2 Certificate in Painting and Decorating

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.

We 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. Novus are also part of the LTE group of companies that also include MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. Novus 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.

Role Responsibilities:

Please view the attached role profile for a list of general role responsiblities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role will be provided during the interview process.

Novus benefits:

• Holiday pay entitlement equating to 12% of your hourly pay rate.
• Significant Pension contributions – Teachers pension
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

To be successful in the role, you will need to:

• Hold a teaching qualification and where applicable, a relevant subject specialist qualification – with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in English
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Be competent in ICT to a Level 2 standard
• 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)
• Have a history or understanding of working effectively with people presenting challenging behaviour.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• Positive team working

Whilst the above are listed as essential qualifications on the role profile, Novus are still interested in hearing from applicants who can demonstrate that they have the required skillset, attitude and/or experience to thrive in the role. In certain circumstances, candidates may be be offered support to complete missing qualifications whilst in-post.

Safeguarding Statement

Novus as part of 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.

Novus Equality 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. Novus 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 07/07/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!