Prison Education Cover Instructor

Have you ever thought about a career in education within a correctional environment?

This role presents a remarkable chance to teach and support adult learners in their journey towards rehabilitation.

If you seek a distinctive and impactful role outside traditional teaching, where you can truly influence lives and enhance the future of learners, this opportunity may be ideal for you.

Working in a correctional facility poses unique challenges. In this setting, learners spend significant time away from their families, often grappling with the consequences of their past actions. Education serves as a vital tool for them, providing focus and hope.

By offering educational programs, we empower inmates to acquire new skills, thereby improving their chances of future employment and reducing the risk of reoffending. Many individuals enter the system lacking basic literacy and numeracy skills. Our educational framework ensures that all participants engage in Functional Skills training, paving the way for vocational courses in areas such as Carpentry, Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Plastering & Tiling, Industrial Cleaning, Barbering, Catering, and Horticulture.

Each correctional facility is equipped with dedicated educational departments, featuring classrooms and workshops conducive to teaching and learning. You will benefit from the support of a seasoned educational team, with opportunities for professional development.

Position Overview:

This is a full-time position for a Functional Skills Cover Tutor within the prison education sector.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality curriculum focused on Functional Skills up to Level 2. Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing the individual needs of learners and ensuring that each has a personalized learning plan aligned with their long-term career aspirations.
• Regularly evaluating learner progress to ensure that training remains relevant and effective.
• Creating, implementing, and reviewing detailed lesson plans that address the educational needs of the group, including foundational literacy, numeracy, language skills, and other barriers to employment.
• Collecting feedback from learners and other stakeholders to continually enhance curriculum content.
• Motivating and engaging both individuals and groups to foster retention and success.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Salary: Starting from £30,000 per annum

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum

Candidate Requirements:

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics.
• A degree or professional qualification relevant to the role.
• A recognized Teaching Qualification, or a commitment to obtain one within the first two years of employment, supported by the organization.
• Knowledge and experience of contemporary teaching and learning methodologies.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave policy.
• A paid PeoplePlus Life event day each year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to numerous discounts through the Additions portal.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Online wellbeing resources.
• A paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced maternity benefits.
• Sharesave scheme.
• Refer a Friend reward program.
• Holiday purchase options.
• Pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage.

The successful candidate will need to obtain the necessary clearance before commencing the role and maintain it throughout their employment.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient individuals with a compassionate approach. This position may not suit everyone, but those with a genuine interest are encouraged to explore this opportunity further. If deemed suitable, you will have the chance to discuss the role directly with the hiring manager, who can provide additional insights into working in a correctional environment.

Important Notice:

Dovetail and Slate is a leading education recruitment agency, specializing in a wide range of educational roles, including student support and related services. We are committed to finding the right fit for you, so if this position does not align with your expertise, we invite you to submit your CV or contact us to discuss your ideal role with our dedicated team.

Dovetail and Slate is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve working with individuals under 18 or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be subject to rigorous vetting and screening processes, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate Ltd operates as an Employment Agency (permanent) and an Employment Business (temporary/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited acts as an Employment Agency.