Business Teacher

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

Are you passionate about inspiring learners to develop the business knowledge, confidence, and practical skills? We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Business Teacher to join our vibrant team, delivering engaging Level 2 and Level 3 Business lessons that bring real-world concepts to life. If you can motivate learners, adapt your teaching to meet different needs, and create a supportive learning environment where students can achieve their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at
HMP Featherstone, working as a Business Teacher. This role is offered on a
permanent, full-time
basis, working
37
hours per week to deliver
SFEDI Level 2 and NCFE Level 3 courses. Candidates are required by the awarding organisation to hold a Level 3 or higher qualification in Business, or be able to demonstrate equivalent occupational competency, in order to teach the course material.

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 Featherstone is a Category C men’s prison situated near Wolverhampton, 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.

Teaching delivery of NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business and SFEDI Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Set Up a New Business.

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 minimum Level 3 Qualification in Business and/or demonstrate equivalent occupational competency.
• Hold a teaching qualification or commit to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Hold a minimum of Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Demonstrate competency and be qualified to deliver NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business (or equivalent)
• Demonstrate competency and be qualified to deliver SFEDI Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Set Up a New Business (or equivalent).
• Showcase transferable industry skills and business knowledge.
• 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 and working collaboratively
• 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
• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• 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.

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
02/09/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!