Teaching and Assessment

Job details

Job title:

Cleaning Instructor
Job reference: REQ
012288
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Final date to receive applications: 20/07/2026

Location:

Bridgend
Salary: £28,815.28 – £35,552.77 per annum
Package:
Competitive Benefits + Aviva Auto-Enrolment pension scheme
Contractual hours: 40 per week
Basis:
Full time
Job category/type:
Teaching and Assessment

Novus Gower is a leading prison education provider, recruiting a Cleaning Instructor to deliver an entry-level, industry-recognised qualification for learners looking to start out in cleaning roles. Trainer or teaching experience is preferred but not essential. You’ll need relevant hands‑on experience across the safe handling of cleaning materials and equipment, hygiene, and health & safety, along with a passion for sharing your knowledge and supporting learners to build confidence, aid rehabilitation, and improve future employability.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Gower, our prison education provider at HMP Parc, working as a Cleaning Instructor. This role is offered on a permanent, full‑time basis, working 40 hours per week.

HMP Parc Prison is a Category B men’s prison located in Bridgend, Wales. The prison accommodates individuals who have been convicted of various offenses requiring secure custody and rehabilitation. 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.

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the role are shared during the interview process.

• Hold a qualification to allow the delivery of accreditation in the relevant vocational area to Level 3, or commit to gaining this subject‑specific qualification within 2 years.
• Hold an Assessor award required by Awarding Bodies, or commit to gaining it within 1 year.
• Hold a PTLLS qualification, or be willing to gain it within 6 months.
• Hold or commit to gaining an Internal Verifier award within 1 year (dependent upon course accreditation requirements).
• Hold at least a Level 1 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy, or commit to gaining it within 1 year.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in the relevant vocational area.

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Significant Pension contributions – Aviva Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme.
• Retail Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Novus Gower 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.

Novus Gower is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We work to support our Veterans in employment and are also proud holders of the Disability Confident employer award. If you have reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

The closing date for this job advert is 20/07/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!