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Learning and Skills Worker

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Novus

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United Kingdom , Wetherby

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Employment contract

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Salary:

25877.80 - 27041.04 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Are you looking for a challenge that will help you develop into an inspiring teaching role? Do you want to make a real difference in prison education? This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring Learning and Skills Workers who would like to progress into teaching while working in a permanent, full-time Learning and Skills role. We are committed to making a positive difference and are seeking motivated and passionate colleagues who are enthusiastic about a career in education. We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Wealstun, working as a Learning and Skills Worker. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis working 37 hours per week.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support teaching cover and annual leave while developing your skills and experience
  • When covering teaching sessions, you will be paid in accordance with teaching pay scales

Requirements:

  • Willingness to develop and work towards a Level 5 Certificate in Education
  • Willingness to develop a subject specialism in Maths or English
  • Aspiration to progress into a Maths or English Teacher role
  • At least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
  • Enthusiasm and commitment to a career in teaching
  • Have experience of conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
  • Have experience of working with groups of learners with a range of abilities
  • Proven track record of achieving performance targets
  • Demonstrate accurate and timely reporting
  • Demonstrate team working
  • Have effective communication skills
What we offer:
  • 35 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Expiration:
May 27, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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