Functional Skills English and Maths Teacher

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Maths 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 High Down, working as a Functional Skills English and Maths Teacher. This position is offered on a part-time, fixed-term basis, working 32 hrs per week. This will be for on an initial period of 6-months, with potential to extend.

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, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE group operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. We 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 High Down is located in Sutton in Surrey. It is a Category B male prison known for its extensive history and modern facilities. It offers a range of facilities aimed at rehabilitation and education. 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 recruitment process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Have the passion and ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Utilise organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and targets
• Be committed to positive team working
• Have experience of creating stimulating and vibrant environments conducive to learning
• Have a track record of achieving quality targets and producing accurate and timely reports
• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, a relevant subject specialist qualification (in Maths or English) – 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)

The above criteria are listed as essential on the role profile. However, if you are missing one or more qualifications, there may be additional options available for applicants with a suitable skillset, attitude and/or level of experience to complete qualifications while in-post. Please be advised that eligibility and funding for qualifications is assessed on a case-by-case basis and subject to conditions. Salary point offered will be determined based on level of qualification and experience.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions (Teachers pension scheme)
• 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 07/08/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!