Novus
Carpentry Tutor at HMP Five Wells
Job Location
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Are you skilled in Carpentry, with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those you teach? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Novus Prison Education offers a compelling opportunity to impact learners' lives while unlocking your potential. Join us to make a difference and inspire positive change through education.
We have a fantastic opportunity at HMP Five Wells to join the Novus education team as our Carpentry Tutor on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours a week.
Job description
We are recruiting a Carpentry Tutor (Training experience an advantage but not essential) to join our education team at HMP Five Wells.
You will work with, and be supported by, our amazing team of dedicated professionals to deliver high quality level 1 Carpentry courses to groups of up to 15 learners to develop their vocational skills. Outside of the classroom, you will provide the learners with hands on experience in your bespoke workshop that has been fully fitted out to enable your learners to gain valuable qualifications.
You will need passion and understanding in your approach which will in turn help them to secure future employment opportunities post-release.
We ensure all learners can access learning, feel welcome and get the right support to develop their individual talents to achieve their goals. Time will be given when you start to give you a thorough induction, you will also have time throughout your week as well for planning your lessons. Your Local Education Manager is always on hand to provide support as and when needed. Delivery happens between Monday and Friday and weekends and evenings are strictly for rest and relaxation.
As part of our commitment to you, we offer access to high-quality Career Development Programmes to inspire your professional development. In turn, that will ensure you are able to keep pace with developments in your relevant industry and to be able to deliver best practice.
To be successful in the role, you will need:
A full teaching qualification and experience teaching Carpentry courses required, however the right candidate with appropriate experience might be considered if they are committed to completing their teaching qualification within the first year of employment.
Have at least 2 years' experience in the relevant vocational area.
Commitment to gain a subject specific qualification allow you to train to level 3, within 2 years.
Commitment to gain an assessor award required by relevant awarding bodies, within one year.
Hold at least a level 1 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE) or be willing to commit to gaining the qualification(s) within 1 year.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.
About HMP Five Wells Prison
HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough costing £253m in 2022 accommodating 1,680 residents. We are committed to celebrating diversity and promoting equality throughout our services and inside the Five Wells communities. Our aim is to make Five Wells a better place to live, work and visit by engaging with and empowering staff, prisoners' agencies, and leaders. As well as not having bars on windows, we will provide residents - with access to a gym, snooker table, table tennis table and a tablet to gain new qualifications.
Colleague Benefits
As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:
Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.
Monday to Friday working pattern.
Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
We support you through a teacher training qualification and assessor qualifications.
Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment.
Good progression routes into management positions within education.
Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges.
Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum.
Part of the wider community of the prison service.
Additional behavioural and complex need support.
Excellent pension scheme options including Teachers Pension scheme.
Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme.
An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service.
Health care discounts through Simply Health.
Retail discounts through You at Work.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, please click on the 'Apply online' button below.
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.
The closing date for this job advert is 28/11/2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.
Novus 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. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process
Location: Northamptonshire, GB
Posted Date: 11/27/2024
Novus Prison Education offers a compelling opportunity to impact learners' lives while unlocking your potential. Join us to make a difference and inspire positive change through education.
We have a fantastic opportunity at HMP Five Wells to join the Novus education team as our Carpentry Tutor on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours a week.
Job description
We are recruiting a Carpentry Tutor (Training experience an advantage but not essential) to join our education team at HMP Five Wells.
You will work with, and be supported by, our amazing team of dedicated professionals to deliver high quality level 1 Carpentry courses to groups of up to 15 learners to develop their vocational skills. Outside of the classroom, you will provide the learners with hands on experience in your bespoke workshop that has been fully fitted out to enable your learners to gain valuable qualifications.
You will need passion and understanding in your approach which will in turn help them to secure future employment opportunities post-release.
We ensure all learners can access learning, feel welcome and get the right support to develop their individual talents to achieve their goals. Time will be given when you start to give you a thorough induction, you will also have time throughout your week as well for planning your lessons. Your Local Education Manager is always on hand to provide support as and when needed. Delivery happens between Monday and Friday and weekends and evenings are strictly for rest and relaxation.
As part of our commitment to you, we offer access to high-quality Career Development Programmes to inspire your professional development. In turn, that will ensure you are able to keep pace with developments in your relevant industry and to be able to deliver best practice.
To be successful in the role, you will need:
A full teaching qualification and experience teaching Carpentry courses required, however the right candidate with appropriate experience might be considered if they are committed to completing their teaching qualification within the first year of employment.
Have at least 2 years' experience in the relevant vocational area.
Commitment to gain a subject specific qualification allow you to train to level 3, within 2 years.
Commitment to gain an assessor award required by relevant awarding bodies, within one year.
Hold at least a level 1 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE) or be willing to commit to gaining the qualification(s) within 1 year.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.
About HMP Five Wells Prison
HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough costing £253m in 2022 accommodating 1,680 residents. We are committed to celebrating diversity and promoting equality throughout our services and inside the Five Wells communities. Our aim is to make Five Wells a better place to live, work and visit by engaging with and empowering staff, prisoners' agencies, and leaders. As well as not having bars on windows, we will provide residents - with access to a gym, snooker table, table tennis table and a tablet to gain new qualifications.
Colleague Benefits
As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:
Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.
Monday to Friday working pattern.
Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
We support you through a teacher training qualification and assessor qualifications.
Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment.
Good progression routes into management positions within education.
Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges.
Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum.
Part of the wider community of the prison service.
Additional behavioural and complex need support.
Excellent pension scheme options including Teachers Pension scheme.
Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme.
An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service.
Health care discounts through Simply Health.
Retail discounts through You at Work.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, please click on the 'Apply online' button below.
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.
The closing date for this job advert is 28/11/2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.
Novus 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. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process
Location: Northamptonshire, GB
Posted Date: 11/27/2024
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