Job profile

Are you passionate about helping learners in custody build the confidence, resilience and practical skills they need to move forward? We’re looking for a dedicated Personal and Social Development (PSD) and Employability Teacher to join our prison education team, supporting learners to develop essential life, communication and employability skills that can make a lasting difference. In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver engaging sessions that encourage personal growth, positive choices and future aspirations, helping learners prepare for progression, employment and successful rehabilitation.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Stafford, working as a Personal and Social Development (PSD) and Employability 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

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.

HMP Stafford is a notable Category C men’s prison, situated in Stafford, Staffordshire. Established in 1793, the prison has evolved significantly over the centuries. Initially designed to house a variety of offenders, it has been reclassified multiple times to meet changing demands. The prison’s capacity is approximately 751, with most inmates serving sentences ranging from two to four years. The prison offers extensive support and educational programs aimed at reducing reoffending rates.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will deliver engaging teaching sessions which help learners in custody to build confidence, develop essential life and employability skills, and prepare for positive progression into further learning, training or employment.

General duties:

• Plan, deliver and assess PSD and Employability programmes within a prison education setting.
• Support learners to develop confidence, resilience, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Deliver employability learning including CVs, applications, interviews, workplace behaviours and progression planning.
• Set learning goals, monitor progress and provide feedback to support achievement and personal development.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, reflection and positive choices.
• Work with education, resettlement and wider prison teams to support engagement, achievement and progression.

A full 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 and Experience

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

• Be passionate about supporting learners to achieve their potential.
• Be committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (options may be available to work towards within 12 months)
• Hold a relevant subject specialist qualification, or have experience of delivering education, training, personal development or employability programmes.
• Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy at minimum.
• Demonstrate understanding, or have experience in, creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets and engaging in positive team working
• Produce accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Have an ability to motivate and enthuse learners from diverse backgrounds in the subject matter
• Demonstrate good organisational skills and administrative skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Significant Pension contributions (Teacher’s 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 25/09/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!