Outreach and Distance Learning Teacher

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

Novus is a leading prison education provider in the UK. We’re looking for a dedicated Outreach and Distance Learning Teacher to support learners who are unable to access traditional classroom-based learning. This role focuses on engaging hard‑to‑reach learners through outreach teaching and supported distance learning, helping them build confidence, develop skills and re‑engage with education.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Northumberland, working as an Outreach & Distance Learning Teacher. This position is offered on a permanent, part‑time basis, working 22.5hrs 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

HMP Northumberland is a Category C men’s prison, located in Morpeth near the village of Acklington in Northumberland, England. The teams’ 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.

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

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
• Have experience in creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have previous track record showing achievement of quality targets
• Have successfully produced accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Can motivate and enthuse learners
• Have organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• Demonstrate positive team working

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  * pro‑rata
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
  * pro‑rata
• Significant Pension contributions (Teachers pension)
• 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.