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Are you looking to make a difference?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help others to improve their lives, the lives of their families and to make a positive contribution to their local community? Then prison education is for you.
We are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate colleagues who can make it happen. Novus is a specialist Prison Education provider working across England and Wales, for more information on our team, their story and what we do please visit us at www.novus.ac.uk.
This Cover Trainer role is offered on a flexible basis, working various hours across a variety of sites. You will be based in the Tees and Wear region, which includes the following prisons: HMP Deerbolt, HMP Durham, HMP Holme House, HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Low Newton, HMP Northumberland (Based primarily at HMP Deerbolt). For more information on any of these, then please visit www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder to find out more.
We are looking for Trainer in a wide range of vocational subjects specialising in the following areas:
- Painting & Decorating
- Joinery
- Multi Skills (Plumbing, Electrical & Tiling)
- Horticulture
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Hospitality
- Barista
- Barbering
Experience in the relevant field is required.In this role you will be required to;
In this role you will be required to;
- Help raise expectations and aspirations of our learners, to enthuse, motivate and create ownership of own learning.
- Enable progression through accredited/ structured non-accredited programmes designed to meet the needs and interests of our learners.
- Work with learners to develop personalised learning plans, to equip them with the skills, knowledge and behaviours facilitating positive progress towards their longer term aspiration.
- Continually develop your practice and skills, to engage in new initiatives and, to share best practice with colleagues.
- Utilise policies and procedures (both Novus and HMPPS) to support the wider prison resettlement and skills strategy.
- Work collaboratively as part of a local specialist education team and, positively contribute as part of the wider prison team.
Colleague Benefits
As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:
- Our in-house ‘Evolve’ training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications
- Various pension scheme options including a Local Government Pension Scheme offering an Teacher's Pension scheme offering a 23.68% Employer Contribution.
- Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service
- Health care discounts through Simply Health
- Retail discounts through You at Work
- Our Cycle to Work scheme.
The LTE Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector
All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes.
The closing date for this job advert 30/05/2023. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.