Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Are you skilled in Business (Self-Employment), with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those you teach? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate colleagues who are enthused about a career in teaching.
Novus is a specialist Prison Education provider working across England and Wales. We work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change. For more information on our team, their story and what we do please visit us at (url removed).
What the role entails
As an Business Associate Tutor at HMP High Down, you will play a crucial role in helping our learners develop their business acumen and gain further skills in how to successfully set up and run a business. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons, tailoring your teaching to meet the needs of each individual learner. Your passion for education and dedication to our learners' success will make you a valuable asset to our team. This is an amazing opportunity to work as part of a close knit, supportive team who are committed to staff wellbeing. This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week over 4.5 days. Monday - Thursday 8 to 5 with a 12.45pm finish on a Friday. Out of this, you will be working with a maximum of 12 to 14 learners at any time for 23 to 26 hours. The remaining 11 to 14 hours include administration/preparation time. All planning and marking are done on site within the working hours and there is not a requirement to complete any additional extra-curricular activities apart from within your working day.
The business curriculum area is a small team of six colleagues led by an experienced Hub Manager to support you with your continuous professional development. The business team fits within the wider department of three Hub Managers, Local Education Manager and approximately 24 staff.
What we need from you
Willing to develop and work towards Level 5 Certificate in Education
Willing to develop and work towards subject specialism in Maths or English.
Aspire to develop in the role as a Maths or English Teacher
Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
Gain/hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Enthusiasm and commitment to a career in teaching
A teaching qualification OR subject specialist qualification at Level 4 (Level 5 - new standards) with a commitment to obtain the relevant outstanding Level 4 (Level 5 - new standards) qualification within a specified time scale (required).
However, the right candidate with appropriate experience might be considered if they are committed to completing their teaching qualification within the first year of employment.
Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
Track record of effective teaching in subject specialism
Gain/hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Colleague Benefits
As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:
Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.
Monday to Friday working pattern.
Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
We support you through a teacher training qualification and assessor qualifications.
Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment
Good progression routes into management positions within education
Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges.
Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum.
Part of the wider community of the prison service
Additional behavioural and complex need support
Excellent pension scheme options including Teachers Pension scheme.
Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service.
Health care discounts through Simply Health
Retail discounts through You at WorkThe LTE Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector, please click on the 'Apply online' button below.All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes.
The closing date for this job advert is 03/10/2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.
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. 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