Are you an experienced teacher/trainer with in-depth knowledge of the education sector? Feeling drained by working every evening, weekends, and holidays? Seeking a better work-life balance? Novus Prison Education offers a compelling opportunity to impact learners' lives while unlocking your potential. Join us to make a difference and inspire positive change through education.
We have a fantastic opportunity at HMP Rye Hill to join the Novus education team as our IAG (Information, Advice, and Guidance) Worker on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours a week.
Job description
We are recruiting for a IAG Worker to join our education team at HMP Rye Hill.
You will work with, and be supported by, our amazing team of dedicated professionals to deliver high-quality certificate level lessons exploring career paths, educational options, and personal development with groups of up to 16 learners. You will need patience, passion and understanding in your approach which will in turn help them to secure future employment opportunities post-release.
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 and evenings are strictly for rest and relaxation.
To be successful in the role, you will need:
To hold or be willing to work towards a level 3 information, advice and guidance qualification within an agreed time scale.
To hold or be willing to work towards level 2 qualifications in literacy and numeracy within an agreed timescale.About 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 also include, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE group operations. We are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners to ensure 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.
About HMP Rye Hill Prison
HMP Rye Hill is a category 'B' training prison situated in the village of Willoughby, near Rugby in Warwickshire, holding 664 sentenced male adults.
HMP Rye Hill has continued to focus on enhancing its rehabilitative culture. Government inspectors have rated the prison positively for promoting safety, respect, and purposeful activity. Additionally, plans for expanding the prison's capacity from 664 to 1126 inmates are underway, further enhancing its ability to manage its population effectively.
Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and causes of prison stress are minimised. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible and reflect life in the outside community.
Colleague Benefits
As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:
Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.
Monday to Friday working pattern.
Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment
Good progression routes into management positions within education
Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges.
Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum.
Part of the wider community of the prison service
Additional behavioural and complex need support
Excellent pension scheme options including a Local Government Pension Scheme.
Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service.
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, please click on the 'Apply online' button below.
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 is 12/11/2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.
Novus 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. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process
