Construction Teacher

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Job title Construction Teacher Job reference REQ
012389 Date posted 11/05/2026 Final date to receive applications 07/10/2026 Location Durham Salary £30,208.88 - £39,648.96 per annum
* pro-rata Package Competitive benefits + Teacher's pension Contractual hours 37 Basis Other Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Construction Teacher to join our vibrant team! If you’re committed to delivering engaging lessons, making a difference in students' lives, and fostering a love for learning, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your passion, creativity, and dedication will inspire our learners to reach their full potential and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Deerbolt, working as a Construction Teacher. This role is offered on a 6 months fixed-term contract, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

You will deliver engaging vocational lessons within a prison education setting on a fixed-term basis, covering joinery, bricklaying, and painting and decorating. The role involves planning and delivering practical, skills-based sessions that support learners to develop trade skills, knowledge, and safe working practices in a secure environment. You will work with learners from a range of backgrounds, providing structured support to help them achieve qualifications, build confidence, and progress towards employment on release.

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 Deerbolt is a Category C, Training Prison for Adult Males located near Barnard Castle, County Durham. The prison provides educational programs, vocational training, workshops, healthcare services, and sports facilities. These initiatives are geared towards equipping inmates with skills and support for reintegration into society.

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
• 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 /…