Business Teacher

Job description

Are you ready to teach with purpose and make a lasting impact? Novus is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Business Teacher to join our dedicated education team at HMP Low Newton. This is more than a teaching role—it's a chance to transform lives through learning.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Low Newton, working as a Business Teacher. This role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis, working 18.5 hours per week.

As part of our Foundations for Change initiative, you’ll deliver the SFEDI Level 2 Award in Passport to Enterprise and Employment —a nationally recognised vocational qualification designed to equip learners with enterprise, employability, and entrepreneurial skills that open doors to brighter futures.

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 include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring 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 Low Newton is the North East's only all-female prison Located in Durham, it caters to both young offenders and adult women. The team’s aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe and where causes of prison stress are minimised. 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 are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience delivering the SFEDI Level 2 Award in Passport to Enterprise and Employment preferred
• Teaching qualification and where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Track record of creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Track record of achievement of quality targets
• Track record of producing accurate and timely reports
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and enthuse learners
• Organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• Positive team working

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (Pro Rata)
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week (Pro Rata)
• Significant Pension contributions
• 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 20/10/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!