Teaching and Assessment

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 inspiring learners in custody to build the confidence, resilience, and practical skills they need to shape a brighter future? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, learner-focused and enthusiastic Transitional Skills Teacher to join our vibrant prison education team. In this role, you’ll deliver engaging, learner-centred sessions which support and encourage personal growth, employability, independence and effective rehabilitation.

If you’re committed to making a meaningful difference and helping learners to develop the skills they need to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at
HMP Swinfen Hall, working as a Transitional Skills/Personal and Social Development (PSD) Teacher. This role is offered on a
permanent, full-time
basis, working
37
hours per week.

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

At Novus, we believe education transforms lives. You will become part of a dedicated team committed to helping learners develop the skills, confidence and aspirations needed to create positive futures.

HMP Swinfen Hall is a category C prison for young adult and adult men located near the village of Swinfen and is situated 2 miles south of Lichfield in Staffordshire. The key aim of the prison is to provide education, vocational training, and comprehensive support services to prepare inmates for a successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

This exciting role is central to supporting learners as they develop the personal, social, academic and employability skills required to progress successfully into further learning, vocational training and employment.

The successful candidate will deliver a broad and engaging curriculum designed to build confidence, resilience, independence and effective study skills. Working with learners at a range of abilities, you will support progression through structured learning programmes that prepares individuals for successful reintegration and lifelong learning.

• Deliver and assess a range of Transitional Skills and Personal Development programmes.
• Support learners undertaking lower-level distance learning and higher-level progression activities.
• Develop learners' personal, social and employability skills.
• Monitor learner progress and provide timely feedback to learners.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental and organisational targets.
• Facilitate engaging sessions covering:
  • Personal Learning Skills
  • Improving Own Learning and Performance
  • Using Learning Goals and Targets for Progress
  • Group and Teamwork Communication Skills
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Evaluating Sources, Evidence and Arguments
  • Referencing and Academic Integrity
  • Progression to Further Learning
  • Presenting and Reviewing a Personal Progression Portfolio

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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

• Be passionate about supporting learners to achieve…