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Have you ever considered working... in a prison?
This is an excellent opportunity to educate and rehabilitate adult learners.
If you would like a unique and challenging non-teaching role, where you can genuinely make a difference, enhance the prospects of learners, and ultimately change people's lives for the better - then this could be the opportunity for you.
Details of this position:
This position is for a full time Waste management/Recycling/Industrial Cleaning Tutor to work in prison education.
The role will involve delivering waste-management qualifications as well as supervising offenders in the workshops, ensuring safe practices.
- Deliver high-quality training, ensuring lessons align with the curriculum and industry standards
- Adapt teaching methods to cater to varying abilities, creating a positive and supportive learning environment
- Assess and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback to support development
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and teaching methods
- Engage with awarding bodies to ensure compliance with quality and assessment procedures
- Stay up to date with industry advancements and integrate best practices into your teaching
Work schedule: Full time, 5 days per week
Salary scale: Up to £34,500 per annum
Benefits:
- Pension - 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
- company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- A safe and supportive culture
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not be for everyone, but anyone with a slight interest is encouraged to apply and if suitable, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion with the hiring manager directly over the phone, who can provide more detail and an insight into life working in a prison.
To be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Level 3 qualification in CIWM/WAMITAB/Waste management
- Level 5 teaching qualification (or a willingness to obtaining it as per contractual requirements)
- Proven experience in the construction industry, particularly in Carpentry, Joinery, and Multi-Skills
- Level 3 Assessor Award (or equivalent)
- A strong commitment to student development and continuous professional learning
The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.
If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy White to discuss the role in further detail.
If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.
Dovetail and Slate is committed 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 work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
