Functional Skills Tutor - English

Have you ever considered working with offenders? Do you want to work in an environment where you can really make a difference?

Novus are the top performing, market leader in offender education, training and employability services. We support over 65,000 offenders per year within the male and female estate, in more than 100 establishments across the country. Obtaining 'good' or 'outstanding' results during our latest inspections is something we are proud of and to maintain this, we need high performing, talented teachers to join us and contribute to an exceptionally rewarding education programme.

We have a history of great results which we are proud of, and we are keen to ensure this standard of education is maintained and improved upon. To do this we will need great people in addition to an already high performing workforce, with a desire to contribute to a culture of delivering above and beyond.

Novus has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, Functional Skills Tutor - English to join the Education team within HMP Preston. Currently looking for candidates interested in Permanent - Full time (37hrs per week) opportunity. The work is challenging yet highly rewarding with real opportunity to change lives.

The purpose of this role is teach and to develop and deliver high quality, learner focused education to meet contractual requirements and standards, in line with Novus's policies and procedure.

Key responsibilities (but not limited to) are as follows:

• Teach designated hours as required, with a flexible approach to delivering across curriculum areas as needed to fulfil contractual requirements.
• Develop or contribute to a Scheme of Work and develop lesson plans to ensure compliance with curriculum best practice and quality targets.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Ensure the safeguarding of learners.
• Integrate literacy, language, numeracy and ICT skills within the programme.
• Ensure that learner records are accurate and maintained in line with data

  Protection and Novus policies.

• Compliance with TMC & stakeholder policies and procedures.
• Lead and support in delivery and accreditation of learner focused educational provision.
• Timely and accurate reporting on funding and compliance activity.
• Participate in continual professional development activities to ensure skills and qualifications are in line with sector best practice.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and prison security requirements.

As a successful candidate you will have:

• Must have 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.
• Track record of effective teaching in delivering in subject specialism.
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or be
• willing to commit to gaining the qualification(s) within 1 year

In return for your dedication you will be rewarded with:

• Generous holidays (increases on service)
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Extensive training and development
• Simply health scheme
• And many more???

If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector, apply today.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the role profile.

Novus is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.