Course and Learner Facilitator

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Settlement & Resettlement Hub. This pivotal role supports learners throughout their educational journey, focusing on both pre- and post-learning stages within HMP Berwyn. Responsibilities include administering assessments, delivering academic guidance, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining learner records. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to fostering learner success, collaborating effectively with mentors, and using data to continuously enhance learning outcomes.

We have a great opportunity available to join Novus Cambria, our prison education provider at HMP Berwyn, working as Course and Learner Facilitator. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Who are Novus Cambria?

As one of the UK''s lead providers of offender learning, Novus Cambria facilitates excellence in learning, skills, employability and progression pathways for offenders. We bring a local focus with national strength to the table, enabling us to be a powerful and united voice for offender learning. We are also part of the LTE group of companies that include Novus, The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE Group Operations.

Site Information

HMP Prison Berwyn is a Category C prison in Wrexham County Borough, Wales. It accommodates a male population. It is the largest prison in the UK, opened in 2017, and is operated by His Majesty''s Prison Service. The prisons aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe at all times. 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

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities. Specific details pertaining to the nature of the role will be shared during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Hold a minimum L3 qualification in relevant subject specific area
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• To hold or commit to gain an Internal Verifier award within 1 year (dependent upon course accreditation requirements)
• Have experience in the relevant vocational area
• Experience within a similar role
• Have a recent track record of effective delivery in subject specialism
• Experience of working within a prison, further education or training setting

Main responsibilities include:

• Provide Learners with advice and guidance around access to Higher Learning - e.g., The Open University
• Be able to carry out all duties involved with the administration and delivery of digital based exams, e.g., exam invigilator training
• Be able to carry out marking and provide appropriate feedback to Learners from a range of courses e.g., AIM Awards, Agored units
• Be able to carry out data analysis around the performance of the learning that is taking place and make objective decisions about outcomes
• Be prepared to support individuals with their learning so they have a full and meaningful experience
• Be prepared to undertake any further training which is deemed as necessary to provide the Learners with up-to-date information and guidance
• Organise and liaise with Mentors
• Ensure that accurate records are kept concerning the progress of Learners

Benefits

• 38 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Significant Pension contributions
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Safeguarding

Novus Cambria 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. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus Cambria 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 07/09/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!