Job profile

We are seeking a Health and Safety Teacher to join our education team at HMP Five Wells. You will deliver engaging and relevant Health and Safety lessons to adult learners within a custodial environment, supporting them to gain recognised qualifications and develop skills that improve their employability on release. Working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary education team, you will plan and deliver lessons that meet awarding body requirements while adapting your approach to the needs of individual learners, Previous teaching experience is not essential.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Five Wells, working as a Health & Safety 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.

Site Information

HMP Five Wells is a Category C prison that is based in Wellingborough. Built in 2022, and costing £253m, this state of the art prison accommodates a male prison population. HMP Five Wells are committed to celebrating diversity and promoting equality throughout their services. The prisons' aim is to make Five Wells a better place to live, work and visit through collaborative working with third party partners, the MOJ and its surrounding communities. 

Role Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver Health and Safety teaching sessions to small groups of adult learners
• Assess learner progress and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Support learners to achieve accredited Health and Safety qualifications
• Maintain accurate learner records in line with quality and awarding body requirements
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and prison staff to support learner engagement and progress

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• A recognised Health and Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent)
• A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering Health and Safety training or education, ideally to adults
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, working in a prison education environment

• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Have experience in creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have successfully produced accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Can motivate and enthuse learners
• Have organisational skills to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and targets
• Demonstrate positive team working

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions
• 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 21/05/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!