Business Enterprise Teacher

The Manchester College; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Warrington seeks a dedicated Business Enterprise Teacher to inspire students and create a vibrant learning environment. This part-time role involves 18.5 hours per week at HMP Risley. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons and fostering student growth. Ideal candidates will have teaching qualifications and experience in motivating learners. Competitive benefits package offered, including a pension scheme and retail discounts.

Benefits

40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Wellbeing / personal development hours

Significant Pension contributions

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification and a relevant subject specialist qualification.
• Have experience in creating stimulating, vibrant environments for learning.
• Demonstrate positive team working.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to inspire students.
• Ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Level 3 Business Enterprise qualification

Creating stimulating learning environments

Previous track record of quality targets

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivating learners

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 3 Business Enterprise qualification

Job description

Job details

Job title: Business Enterprise Teacher
Job reference: REQ012044
Date posted: 28/01/2026
Application closing date: 02/03/2026
Location: Warrington
Salary: £30,208.88 - £39,648.96 *pro-rata
Package: Competitive benefits + Teacher's pension
Contractual hours: 18.5 Basis
Part time
Job category/type: Teaching and Assessment
Attachments: Teacher.pdf

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Business Enterprise Teacher to join our vibrant team! If you’re committed to delivering engaging lessons, making a difference in students' lives, and fostering a love for learning, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your passion, creativity, and dedication will inspire our learners to reach their full potential and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Risley , working as a Business Enterprise Teacher. This role is offered on a part-time basis, working 18.5 hours per week (3 full days a week).

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 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.

Site Information

HMP Risley is a Category C Male prison, located in the Risely area of Warrington, Cheshire. The team’s 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.

Role Responsibilities

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

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, 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
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Level 3 Business Enterprise qualification
• Have experience in creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have previous track record showing achievement of quality targets
• Have successfully produced accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Can motivate and enthuse learners
• Have organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• Demonstrate positive team working

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays *pro rata
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week *pro rata
• Significant Pension contributions
• 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 02/03/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!