Teaching and Assessment

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

Job title:

Plastering Teacher
Job reference: REQ
011897
Date posted: 12/12/2025
Final date to receive applications: 09/01/2026

Location:

Stafford
Salary: £30,208.88 - £39,648.96 per annum
Package:
Competitive
Benefits: + Teacher's pension
Contractual hours: 37
Basis:
Full time
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 Plastering 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 Stafford, working as a Plastering Teacher. This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Novus are a leading UK provider of prison education and have been supporting men, women, and children of all ages to take new directions for over 30 years. Novus are part of the LTE group of companies that include TMC, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. They 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 Stafford, a notable Category C men’s prison, is situated in Stafford, Staffordshire. Established in 1793, the prison has evolved significantly over the centuries. Initially designed to house a variety of offenders, it has been reclassified multiple times to meet changing demands. The prison’s capacity is circa 750, with most inmates serving sentences ranging from two to four years. The prison offers extensive support and educational programs aimed at reducing reoffending rates.

In this role, you will work with, and be supported by, our amazing team of dedicated professionals to mentor our learners and help them to secure future employment opportunities post-release. You will need patience, passion, flexibility and understanding in your approach to our learners, who have ‘hit a bump in the road’ but want to learn and improve.

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details of the individual 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 in Plastering - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners.
• Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets.
• Have willingness to engage with and produce accurate and timely reports.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have an ability to motivate and enthuse learners in the subject matter.
• Demonstrate good organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets.
• Advocate for and engage consistently in positive team working.

The above criteria are listed as essential on the role profile. However, subject to funding and eligibility conditions, there may be options available for applicants with industry experience to complete the required qualifications in-post.

• 40 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• 2hrs allocated for wellbeing / personal development per week.
• Significant pension contributions (Teachers pension).
• Retail Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work…