Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Personal and Social Development Teacher to join their team on a part-time basis at HMP Kirkham. This 18-month fixed-term role involves teaching subjects such as Mentoring and Life Skills, aimed at helping learners reach their potential. The position requires relevant teaching qualifications and provides competitive benefits including a pension scheme and substantial annual leave.

Benefits

40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Wellbeing/personal development hours

Teachers' Pension contributions

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Committed to obtaining outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Experience in teaching Personal and Social Development subjects.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Personal and Social Development subjects including Mentoring, Business, and Life Skills.
• Creating a safe learning environment for students.
• Developing and implementing appropriate learning strategies.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS)

Ability to create stimulating learning environments

Achievement of quality targets

Production of accurate and timely reports

Education

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 Teacher Job reference REQ011831 Date posted 13/11/2025 Application closing date 05/01/2026 Location Preston Salary £30,208.88 to £39,648.96 per annum *Pro-Rata* Package Competitive Benefits + Teacher's pension Contractual hours 24.75 Basis Part time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Teacher.pdf Job description

Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Are you skilled in teaching Personal and Social Development with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those you teach? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Kirkham, as a Personal and Social Development Teacher. This position is offered on a 18-month fixed term part-time basis, working 24.75 hours per week.

This is a fixed-term 18-month contract to cover maternity leave, teaching Personal and Social Development subjects including Mentoring, Business and Life Skills. Part-time to include 3 full days.

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.

Site Information

HMP Kirkham is based in the village of Kirkham, Lancashire. It operates as a Cateogry D prison and supports a male population. 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 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 targets
• Producing accurate and timely reports

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (*Pro Rata*)
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week (*Pro Rata*)
• 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 05/01/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!