Teaching and Assessment

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

Job summary

An educational institution in England seeks an Industrial Cleaning Teacher to mentor learners and help them secure future employment. The ideal candidate will have a teaching qualification and experience in creating engaging learning environments. This part-time position offers competitive benefits, a significant pension, and approximately 40 days of annual leave including bank holidays.

Benefits

40 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing/personal development hours

Significant pension contributions

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience creating motivational learning environments.
• Ability to produce accurate reports and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor learners in achieving employment opportunities.
• Foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to motivate learners

Experience with challenging behaviour

Education

Relevant subject specialist qualification

Job description

Overview

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: Industrial Cleaning Teacher

Job reference: REQ011697

Date posted: 26/09/2025

Application closing date: 24/10/2025

Location: County Durham

Salary: Pro rata £30,208.88 - £39,648.96 per annum

Package: Competitive Benefits + Significant Pension

Contractual hours: 18.5

Basis: Part time

Job category/type: Teaching and Assessment

Attachments: Teacher.pdf

Role responsibilities

In this role, you will work with, and be supported by, our amazing team of dedicated professionals to mentor our learners and help them to secure future employment opportunities post-release. You will need patience, passion, flexibility and understanding in your approach to our learners, who have ‘hit a bump in the road’ but want to learn and improve.

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.
• Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets
• Have willingness to engage with and produce accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Have an ability to motivate and enthuse learners in the subject matter
• Demonstrate good organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets
• Advocate for and engage consistently in positive team working
• Track record of effective teaching in delivery of one or more subject areas (Desirable)
• Track record of working effectively with people presenting with challenging behaviour (Desirable)

The above criteria are listed as essential on the role profile. However, there may be options available, on a case-by-case basis, for applicants with a suitable attitude and/or industry experience to complete qualifications in-post.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (*Pro rata)
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• 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

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 24/10/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!