Are you passionate about supporting young people to build confidence, resilience and the skills they need to make positive choices for their future? We’re looking for a dedicated, learner-focused and enthusiastic PSHE Teacher to join our education team at HMYOI Wetherby. In this rewarding role, you will deliver engaging Personal, Social, Health and Economic education that helps learners develop essential life skills, strengthen wellbeing, understand healthy relationships, improve decision-making and prepare for positive progression. If you’re committed to making a meaningful difference and helping young people reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you!
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMYOI Wetherby, working as a PSHE Teacher. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.
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 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.
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At Novus, we believe education transforms lives. You will become part of a dedicated team committed to helping learners develop the skills, confidence and aspirations needed to create positive futures.
HMYOI Wetherby, is a Young Offender Institution located in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. YOI serves as an important correctional facility within the UK's youth justice system. The facility is a closed youth custody centre housing male juvenile offenders between the ages of 15 to 18. It provides a secure and supportive environment for young individuals who have been convicted of various offenses and require custodial sentences. The institution aims to promote rehabilitation, education, and personal development to facilitate their successful reintegration into society.
Role Responsibilities
As a PSHE Teacher with Novus, you will play a key role in supporting young people to develop the confidence, resilience and practical life skills they need to make positive choices and work towards successful futures. You will deliver engaging Personal, Social, Health and Economic education sessions that promote wellbeing, healthy relationships, independence, communication skills and positive behaviour.
Working as part of a dedicated education team, you will plan and deliver inclusive learning, adapt your approach to meet individual learner needs, support personal development, monitor progress and help create a safe, respectful and motivating learning environment.
A role profile containing an overview of general role responsibilities and more is available to download after you click Apply. Specific details of the role are also shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
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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 02/10/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!