Cover Teacher for Digital Skills

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated cover teacher to provide support to learners in a secure environment. The role involves creating vibrant learning spaces and ensuring achievement of quality educational targets. Candidates must hold or commit to obtaining appropriate teaching qualifications and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and young people. This position offers competitive hourly pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Teachers Pension

Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Committing to obtain outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Creating stimulating, vibrant learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and assessment to support learner development.
• Create a nurturing and motivating class atmosphere.
• Achieve quality targets relevant to educational success.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)/QTLS

Creating stimulating learning environments

Achievement of quality targets

Producing accurate reports

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Job description

Job Details

Job reference: REQ011877
Posted: 01/12/2025
Closing date: 05/01/2025
Location: Durham
Salary: £28.51 per hour (including holiday pay)
Benefits: Competitive benefits, Teachers Pension, pension contributions, retail discounts, employee assistance program, cycle to work scheme
Contract: 0 hours per week (ADHOC basis)
Job category/type: Teaching and Assessment
Attachments: Cover Teacher.pdf

About the Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated cover teacher to join our team at Novus, a leading prison education provider. If you’re driven by helping others reach their full potential and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, this is your chance to be part of something truly rewarding.

Who are Novus?

Novus is a leading provider of prison education with over 30 years of experience supporting men, women, and children across the UK. We are part of the LTE group, which includes The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are rated “Good” by Ofsted and work with over 1,000 industry partners to prepare learners for their future.

Site Information

HMP Northumberland is a Category C men’s prison located in Morpeth near Acklington, Northumberland. The team aims to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and facilitates successful reintegration into society.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for a detailed overview of general responsibilities. Specific details regarding the nature of the role will be shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Teaching qualification and applicable subject specialist qualification – commit to obtaining 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 it within a specified timeframe (Applies to Teachers in YOI only)
• Creating stimulating, vibrant learning environments that motivate learners
• Achievement of quality targets
• Producing accurate and timely reports
• Significant pension contributions
• Retail discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers 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 the pre‑screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will 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 inclusively with all communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce that reflects the UK’s diversity and vibrancy.

Application

The closing date for this job advert is 05/01/2025. However, we may close early if we receive a strong response.