Vocational - Learning Teacher

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Job title Vocational Work-Based Learning Teacher Job reference REQ
012632 Date posted 23/07/2026 Final date to receive applications 20/08/2026 Location Stafford Salary
* Pro rata £30,208.88 - £39,648.96 per annum Package Competitive Benefits + Teachers pension Contractual hours 24 Basis Part time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments  Job description

Are you passionate about helping learners develop practical skills and confidence for the world of work? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Vocational Work-Based Learning Teacher to join our vibrant team. If you’re committed to delivering engaging, hands‑on learning across vocational areas including Warehousing, Horticulture, and Waste and Recycling, and supporting learners to build the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they need for future employment opportunities, we want to hear from you!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Stafford, working as a Vocational Work-Based Learning Teacher. This position is offered on a permanent, part‑time basis, working 24 hours per week. Subjects covered under the Work Based Learning Vocational provision are Warehousing, Horticulture and Waste and Recycling.

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.

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 - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Have industry experience or relevant qualifications in one or more areas of the vocational curriculum.
• 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

• 40 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (
  * Pro rata)
• 2hrs allocated 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…