Functional Skills Cover Teacher

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

Job title Functional Skills Cover Teacher Job reference REQ
012937 Date posted 14/10/2026 Final date to receive applications 12/11/2026 Location Northumberland Salary £28.51 per hour including holiday pay Package Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension Contractual hours 0 Basis Other Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Cover  Job description

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Northumberland, working as a Cover Teacher on an ad-hoc basis. The role is to provide essential teaching cover for a variety of curriculum areas to cover sickness.

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.

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 to:

• 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
• Achievement of quality and performance targets
• Accurate and timely completion of documents
• Positive team working
• Effective communication & inter-personal skills

Benefits

• 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 12 /11 /2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!