Vocational Trainer in Business

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Vocational Trainer in Business. To join our vibrant team! HMP Berwyn are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Business Enterprise trainer to deliver engaging, classroom-based lessons aimed at equipping our learners with essential skills for employment and self-employment.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Cambria, our prison education provider at HMP Berwyn, working as a Vocational Trainer in Business. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 6 months, working 37 hours per week with an early finish on a Friday. You will have access to on-site parking, staff canteen and an on-site gym.

Who are Novus Cambria?

As one of the UK’s lead providers of offender learning, Novus Cambria facilitates excellence in learning, skills, employability and progression pathways for offenders. We bring a local focus with national strength to the table, enabling us to be a powerful and united voice for offender learning. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include Novus, The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations.

Site Information

HMP Prison Berwyn is a Category C prison in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. It accommodates a male population. It is the largest prison in the UK, opened in 2017, and is operated by His Majesty’s Prison Service. The prisons aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. 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 will be shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Hold a minimum L3 qualification in relevant subject specific area
• PGCE/Cert Ed
• Hold at least a level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Hold appropriate assessor qualification
• Have experience in the relevant vocational area
• Experience within a similar role
• Experience of working within the appropriate vocational sector
• Experience of working within a prison, further education or training setting

Benefits

• 38 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays *Pro Rata*
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Safeguarding

Novus Cambria 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. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus Cambria 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 06/08/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!