Enrichment Teacher

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK education provider is seeking an enthusiastic Enrichment Teacher to inspire students at HMP Forest Bank. This full-time role involves delivering engaging lessons and enriching opportunities while fostering a supportive environment. The ideal candidate holds a teaching qualification and has experience with diverse learners. Benefits include substantial annual leave and pension contributions. Join a vibrant team dedicated to transforming lives through education!

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week

Significant pension contribution

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering engaging lessons and fostering a love for learning.
• Experience working with diverse groups of learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver enrichment opportunities within education delivery.
• Contribute to team efforts in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Skills

Passion for learner wellbeing and outcomes

Achieve performance and quality targets

Accurate and timely reporting

Positive team working

Experience of conducting assessments

Support learning of individuals and groups

Create stimulating learning environments

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

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 Enrichment Teacher Job reference REQ011927 Date posted 17/12/2025 Application closing date 14/01/2026 Location Manchester Salary £34,428.94-£41,613.40 per annum Package Competitive Benefits + Aviva Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme Contractual hours 40 Basis Full time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Enrichment 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 Transforming Lives, our prison education provider at HMP Forest Bank, working asan Enrichment Teacher. This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 40hrs per week.

Who are Novus Transforming Lives?

Novus Transforming Lives is a leading UK-based education provider dedicated to delivering high-quality learning and rehabilitation services within the prison system. 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 Forest Bank is located in Pendlebury in Salford, Greater Manchester. The prison is a Category B Male Prison that accommodates remand and sentenced offenders. It offers a diverse range of education opportunities and employment support. Individuals can work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Role Responsibilities

Deliver and increase opportunities for enrichment, both within education delivery and across the wider prison.

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

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Be passionate about the benefits of meaningful enrichment on learner wellbeing and learner outcomes
• Achieve performance and quality targets
• Produce accurate and timely reporting
• Demonstrate positive team working
• Have experience of conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
• Have experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities.
• Have experience of successful working in an effective multi-disciplinary team
• Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• A good track record achieving of quality targets
• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, a relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant pension contribution (Aviva Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme)
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Safeguarding

Novus Transforming Lives 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 Transforming Lives 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 14/01/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!