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Functional Skills English Teacher

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United Kingdom , Lichfield

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Salary:

30208.88 - 39648.96 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Functional Skills English Teacher to join our vibrant team! If you’re committed to delivering engaging lessons, making a difference in students' lives, and fostering a love for learning, we want to hear from you.  We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Swinfen Hall, working as a Functional Skills English Teacher. This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Job Responsibility:

In this role, you will need patience, passion, flexibility and understanding in your approach to ­­­our learners, who have ‘hit a bump in the road’ but want to learn and improve.

Requirements:

  • Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
  • Hold a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
  • Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
  • Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets
  • Have willingness to engage with and produce accurate and timely reports
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Have an ability to motivate and enthuse learners in the subject matter
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets
  • Advocate for and engage consistently in positive team working
What we offer:
  • 40 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
  • 2hrs allocated for wellbeing / personal development per week
  • Significant pension contributions (Teachers pension)
  • Retail Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cycle to work scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Expiration:
May 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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