Are you from a Performing Arts background and passionate about using creativity to inspire personal growth, confidence and positive change? We’re looking for a dedicated, learner-focused and enthusiastic Performing Arts and Personal Social Development (PSD) Teacher to join our prison education team.
While your Performing Arts experience will help bring energy, creativity and engagement to the classroom, the primary focus of this role will be delivering PSD sessions that support learners to build resilience, independence, employability skills and the confidence needed for successful rehabilitation and progression. If you’re committed to making a meaningful difference and helping learners develop the skills they need to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!
We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMP Liverpool, working as a Performing Arts and PSD Teacher. This role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.
Who are 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 include The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations. We are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted and have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners, ensuring 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.
Site Information
At Novus, we believe education transforms lives. You will become part of a dedicated team committed to helping learners develop the skills, confidence and aspirations needed to create positive futures.
HMP Liverpool is a Category B Male prison based in Walton, Liverpool. The prison itself has a strong local identity. Upon arrival, large murals illustrate the city and its surroundings. The teams' aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe, and where causes of prison stress are minimised. The prison’s mission is to provide a secure, safe, and rehabilitative environment that encourages positive change and prepares inmates for a successful reintegration into society.
Role Responsibilities
As a Performing Arts and PSD Teacher, you will use your creativity and Performing Arts background to engage learners, while the main teaching focus will be the delivery of Personal Social Development (PSD). This exciting role is central to supporting learners as they develop the personal, social, academic and employability skills required to progress successfully into further learning, vocational training and employment.
The successful candidate will deliver a broad and engaging PSD curriculum designed to build confidence, resilience, independence, communication skills and positive behaviours. Drawing on Performing Arts techniques where appropriate, you will create inclusive and motivating learning experiences that encourage self-expression, teamwork and personal development, preparing learners for successful reintegration and lifelong learning.
A role profile containing an overview of general role responsibilities and more is available to download after you click Apply. Specific details of the role are also shared during the interview process.
Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
To be successful in this role, you will need to:
- Be passionate about supporting learners to achieve their potential and committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification within 12 months (i.e. PGCE)
- Hold a relevant subject specialist qualification in PSD, or have experience of delivering education, training or personal development programmes
- Have a background or teaching experience in Performing Arts (Desirable)
- Hold a minimum of Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
- Demonstrate understanding, or have experience in, creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
- Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets and engaging in positive team working
- Produce accurate and timely reports when required
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Have an ability to motivate and enthuse learners from diverse backgrounds in the subject matter
- Demonstrate good organisational skills and administrative skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets
Benefits
- 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- 2 hours for wellbeing / personal development per week
- Significant Pension contributions (Teacher’s pension)
- Retail Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to work scheme
Safeguarding
The LTE Group 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.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Novus is committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued as an individual and where learners and colleagues can work, learn, flourish and develop their skills and knowledge in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. We are committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities in which we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.
The closing date for this job advert is 11/09/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
