Maths Teacher

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Are you passionate about helping learners build confidence with numbers and unlock new opportunities through maths? We’re looking for a dedicated, creative, and enthusiastic Maths Teacher to join our vibrant education team. In this rewarding role, you’ll plan and deliver engaging maths lessons, support learners in secured settings working towards recognised qualifications, assess progress, and adapt your teaching to meet a range of individual needs and abilities.

If you’re committed to making maths accessible, relevant, and inspiring, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while helping learners develop the skills they need for further learning, employment, and everyday life.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at
HMP Doncaster, working as a Maths Teacher. This role is offered on a
permanent, full-time
basis, working
37
hours per week.

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.

HMP Doncaster is a category B local resettlement prison situated in South Yorkshire. The prison houses a male population . HMP Doncaster also operates as a resettlement prison working with prisoners, particularly those serving less than 12-months, to ensure that they have the support they need for resettlement as well as access to the services and support available to them after release.

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

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

• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Understand or have experience of creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets, producing accurate and timely reports, and positive team working
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, as well as good IT skills
• Have passion for the subject and an ability to motivate and enthuse learners in the subject matter
• Demonstrate good organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets
• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

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.

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.

02/10/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!