Job description
Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Are you skilled or experienced in Business with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those you teach? If so, Novus are looking for people like you to join their team as a Business Teacher at HMP Thameside!
About 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 also include, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE group operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners to ensure 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.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

To be effective in the role of Business Teacher, 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. (NB: applicants with appropriate skills and experience might be considered if they are committed to completing their teaching qualification within the first year of employment.)
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS:

Successful candidates will be offered a salary of between £29,047 to £38,124 per annum, plus FTE £5000 London Weighting Allowance payment, dependent on your level of qualifications and experience.

As part of the LTE Group family, our colleagues are also entitled to the following benefits package:

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Teachers Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

The LTE Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector
All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes.

WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS

As a Business Teacher at HMP Thameside, you will play a crucial role in helping our learners develop their business acumen and gain further skills in how to successfully set up and run a business. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons, tailoring your teaching to meet the needs of each individual learner. Your passion for education and dedication to our learners’ success will make you a valuable asset to our team. This is an amazing opportunity to work as part of a close knit, supportive team who are committed to staff wellbeing. The business curriculum area sits in a small team led by an experienced Hub Manager to support you with your continuous professional development. The business team fits within the wider department of four Hub Managers, Administration Manager, Local Education Manager and approximately 30 staff.
This is a full-time, permanent role, working 37 hours per week over 4.5 days (Monday – Thursday 8am to 5pm with a 1pm finish on a Friday.) Out of this, you will be working with a maximum of 12 learners at any time for 23 to 26 hours. The remaining 11 to 14 hours include administration/preparation time. All planning and marking are done on site within the working hours and there is not a requirement to complete any additional extra-curricular activities apart from within your working day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver high-quality lessons in how to run your own business.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and participation.
• Assess learner needs and develop individualized learning plans.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support learners in achieving their SFEDI (Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative) qualifications.
• Teaching the SFEDI business course.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for all learners.
• Stay up to date with curriculum changes and best practices in education.

To be effective in the role of Business Teacher, 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. (NB: applicants with appropriate skills and experience might be considered if they are committed to completing their teaching qualification within the first year of employment.)
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS