At Novus, we are now seeking Construction professionals to join the education team at HMP Durham as Trainer in our Construction specialising in Level 1 & 2 Construction programme which includes, plumbing, tiling, plastering, bricklaying and general maintenance and repair (but is not limited). This is a Permanent, part-time role working 18.5 hours per week.
In this role, you will work and be supported by our amazing team of dedicated professionals to mentor our learners to develop their practical construction skills which will, in turn, help them to secure employment opportunities post-release. You will need patience, passion and understanding in your approach to our learners who have ‘hit a bump in the road’ but want to learn and improve. Working in a prison is different to a mainstream education facility.
We operate with security at the forefront of what we do, so our class sizes are small to maximise supportive delivery. To aid this you also will be supported by Learning Support Practitioners who will support with one to one when required. Our security team are on hand to ensure the lessons run smoothly. We always try to cater to a learner's individual needs and ensure we create a positive learner experience. Time will be given to planning and your local education manager is always on hand to provide support as and when needed.
Delivery happens between Monday and Friday and weekends are strictly for rest and relaxation.
What we need from you
To be successful in the role of Trainer in Construction, you will need:
Colleague Benefits
As part of the LTE Group family, Novus colleagues will benefit from an excellent package including:
The closing date for this job advert is 18th April 2023 However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.
At Novus, we work with passion, care and commitment to create the foundations for change. For almost 30 years we have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in prison settings across England and Wales, to take new directions. We operate 50 hubs in the United Kingdom where our specialist teams are on hand to support Adults and Children to improve their employability prospects post-release
Novus is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We work to support our Veterans in employment and are also proud holders of the Disability Confident employer award. If you have reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
If you would like to chat about the role before applying please call Martin Taylor on 0191 3323579