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Are you a passionate leader dedicated to creating an inclusive, equitable environment where everyone can thrive? We're searching for an inspiring Head of Inclusion to lead our efforts in championing diversity, accessibility, and belonging across our organisation. If you're committed to driving meaningful change, empowering individuals from all backgrounds, and shaping a culture of inclusivity, this is the opportunity for you. We have a great opportunity available to join Novus, our prison education provider at HMPYOI Wetherby, as Head of Inclusion. This position is offered on a Fixed-term, Full time basis, working 37 hours per week. Site Information HMYOI Wetherby, is a Young Offender Institution located in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. YOI serves as an important correctional facility within the UK's youth justice system. The facility is a closed youth custody centre housing male juvenile offenders between the ages of 15 to 18. It provides a secure and supportive environment for young individuals who have been convicted of various offenses and require custodial sentences. The institution aims to promote rehabilitation, education, and personal development to facilitate their successful reintegration into society. We 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. Novus are also part of the LTE group of companies that also include, MOL, Total People, UCEN, and LTE group operations. Novus 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. Novus Benefits 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Significant pension contribution Retail Discounts Employee Assistance Program Cycle to work schemeTo be successful in this role, you will need to Teaching qualification and where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification - with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months. Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy. Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)/ Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or commit to work towards within a specified timeframe.Safeguarding Novus as part of 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 28/05/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response