Cover Teacher

The Manchester College; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational establishment in the UK is seeking dedicated Cover Teachers for a flexible role in secure environments. Successful candidates will need teaching qualifications, including QTS or a commitment to achieving similar qualifications. This zero-hour contract role offers opportunities to inspire and educate learners while contributing positively to their lives. Competitive salary of £28.51 per hour, plus benefits including pension contributions and discounts.

Benefits

Significant Pension contributions

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to obtain outstanding qualifications within 12 months.
• Creating stimulating, vibrant learning environments.
• Achieving quality targets and producing accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education in secure environments.
• Inspire learners through engaging teaching methods.
• Contribute to improving lives in educational settings.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Education

Teaching qualification

Relevant subject specialist qualification

Job description

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

Job details

Job title Cover Teacher Job reference REQ011784 Date posted 27/10/2025 Application closing date 02/02/2026 Location Durham Salary £28.51 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay Package Competitive Benefits + pension Contractual hours 0 Basis Other Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Cover Tutor.pdf Job description

We are recruiting dedicated Cover Teachers to join the Novus delivering high-quality education in secure environments. This is your opportunity to inspire learners and make a real impact while enjoying flexible work, holiday pay, pension contributions, and development.

These roles are offered on an ad-hoc basis under zero-hour contracts, giving you the flexibility while contributing to improving lives.

We have opportunities at the following establishments in the North East region:

HMP Deerbolt in Barnard Castle, HMP Durham and HMP Frankland in Durham, HMP Full Sutton in York, HMP Holme House in Stockton, HMP Kirklevington Grange in Yarm, HMP Low Newton in Durham, and HMP Northumberland in Amble

We are looking for specialists in any of the subject areas listed below: —

• Barbering
• Beauty/Hairdressing
• Catering & Hospitality
• Construction Skills – Plumbing, Tiling, Joinery, Painting & Decorating
• Creative Enterprise
• Employability Skills
• Functional Skills – English & maths
• Geography
• History
• Industrial Cleaning
• IT & Digital Skills

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education providers as a Cover Teacher. This position is offered on a permanent Ad-hoc basis. This is a zero-hour contract.

Who are 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 include 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 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.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role are shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Teaching qualification and where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)/ Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or commit to work towards within a specified timeframe (Applies to Teachers in YOI only)
• Creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Achievement of quality targetsProducing accurate and timely reports

Benefits

• Significant Pension contributions (Teachers’ Pension)
• 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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