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Novus part of LTE Group is a national, public-sector learning, training and education organisation with a clearly defined mission to ‘improve lives and economic success through learning and skills. Our valued 4,000 colleagues drive our delivery of specialist learning to over 100,000 learners in over 120 UK locations, across our six businesses.

We have a great opportunity to join the education team at HMP Featherstone (WV10 7PU) as a Painting and Decorating Trainer on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

At Novus, we work with passion, care and commitment to create the foundations for change.

For almost 30 years we have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in prison settings across England and Wales, to take new directions.

The LTE Group family encompasses the strengths of each of our individual organisations:

The Manchester College – further education | UCEN Manchester – higher education |Novus – prison education |Total People – apprenticeships |MOL – professional development.

What the role entails

As the Painting & Decorating Trainer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, learner-focused vocational training. You will work with groups of up to 10 learners, developing their practical and theoretical skills including their adherence to industry expectations for health and safety. You will work with industry professionals to provide an overview of the opportunities for employment to develop their aspirations. As part of the learning experience, learners will work on live projects within the estate.

What we need from you

In order to be successful in the role of Trainer - Painting & Decorating, you will need:

• Significant Painting & Decorating service experience.
• Flexible approach to working in a fast-paced environment
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Having the ability to track and monitor learners' progress against course criteria.
• Have at least 2 years of experience in the relevant vocational area
• Willing to gain Award in Education within 6 months
• Willing to gain the TAQA assessment qualification within probation
• Commitment to gain a subject-specific qualification to allow them to train to Level 3, within 2 years
• Commitment to gain an assessor award required by relevant Awarding Bodies, within one year
• Hold at least a Level 1 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or be willing to commit to gaining the qualification(s) within 1 year
• Gain, hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Ideally, you will want to be a part of a team who has at its core a focus on improving lives and enabling and equipping learners to develop, grow and be equipped for a life of work and success. You’ll be a self-starter with a passion to learn and grow yourself and will bring passion, dedication and positivity to your new role.

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
• Our in-house ‘Evolve’ training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications
• We support you through a teacher training qualification and assessor qualifications
• Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment
• Good progression routes into management positions within education
• Various pension scheme options include a Local Government Pension Scheme offering an 18.1% Employer Contribution and a Teachers Pension scheme offering a 23.68% Employer Contribution.
• Free onsite parking
• Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service
• Health care discounts through Simply Health
• Retail discounts through You at Work
• Student discounts
• 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

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 14/04/2023. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.

Contact Rick Ferriday on 01902 703120 to find out more about the role.