SENCo at HMP Five Wells

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Job description

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 Five Wells to join the Novus education team as our SENCo on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours a week.

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator to join our education team at HMP Five Wells. You will be reporting to the Education Manager, ensuring that the special educational needs of our learners are identified and assessed. Using data to inform the delivery of and access appropriate programmes and provide support/training for a range of staff. Day to day planning and management of Learning Support Practitioners and teach as required, with a flexible approach to delivering across curriculum areas as needed.

You will need patience, passion and understanding in your approach which will in turn help our learners to secure future employment opportunities post-release. We always try to cater to a learner's individual needs and ensure we create a positive learner experience.

The Prison security team are always on hand to ensure the lessons run safely and smoothly. Time is available during the day to plan the lessons and your Local Education Manager is always on hand to provide support as and when needed.

Due to the nature of the establishment, all aspects of the role are carried out onsite - no more spending your evenings and weekends planning!

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• A teaching qualification OR subject specialist qualification at Level 4 (Level 5 - new standards) with a commitment to obtain the relevant outstanding Level 4 (Level 5 - new standards) qualification within a specified time scale (required)
• Hold an SEN qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Hold at least a Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE A-C) qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Gain/hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Have a history of working effectively with people presenting challenging behaviour.

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 Five Wells Prison

HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough costing 253m in 2022 accommodating 1,680 residents. We are committed to celebrating diversity and promoting equality throughout our services and inside the Five Wells communities. Our aim is to make Five Wells a better place to live, work and visit by engaging with and empowering staff, prisoners' agencies, and leaders.

As well as not having bars on windows, we will provide residents - with access to a gym, snooker table, table tennis table and a tablet to gain new qualifications.

What we offer our colleagues

• Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.
• Pension scheme options including a Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) where appropriate.
• No weekend or evening working
• Access to our In-house 'Evolve' training programme giving 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.
• Access to Group wide career development opportunities.
• 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
• 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
• Our Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist.

The closing date for this job advert is 12/09/2024. 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 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.

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