Justice Bricklaying Trainer

Job Title: Bricklaying Trainer

Location:HMP The Mount
Salary:From 30,000 per annum
Contract:Permanent, Full-Time

Role Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced(Trainee)Bricklaying Tutorto deliver high-quality vocational training within a secure prison environment. This is a unique opportunity tomake a real difference, supporting learners to gain valuable practical skills and improve their employment prospects upon release.

You will deliver engaging, hands-on bricklaying lessons to small groups of learners, while also embeddingemployability skills, digital literacy, and literacy developmentinto your sessions. A key part of the role will include ensuring the safe and secure management of all tools and equipment in line with strict prison safety protocols.

This position is ideal for a skilled bricklaying professional who is passionate aboutteaching, inspiring others, and supporting learners with diverse and often challenging needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging and practical bricklaying lessons, tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Embed employability skills, workplace professionalism, teamwork, and communication throughout sessions.

Promote digital literacy by integrating relevant technology and digital skills into training.

Support learners in gaining industry-recognised qualifications to improve their long-term employment prospects.

Carry out strict daily checks of all tools, materials, and equipment, maintaining accurate records.

Ensure full compliance with prison security and health and safety policies.

Instruct learners on the safe and correct use of all tools and machinery.

Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of learners with different skill levels, learning styles, and neurodiverse needs.

Promote literacy improvement within vocational sessions, particularly for learners with low reading skills.

Encourage an inclusive and respectful classroom environment through restorative practices.

Track and record learner progress, providing constructive feedback to help them achieve their goals.

Prepare learners for exams and assessments, ensuring all documentation and reasonable adjustments are in place.

Set clear targets and expectations to support successful course completion.

Work closely with other tutors, prison staff, and learning support teams to provide a joined-up approach to learner development.

Complete all required administrative tasks, including attendance registers, ILPs, and reports, to a high standard.

Support learners to complete their Employability Passport, logging key skills development and achievements.

Essential Criteria:

• Level 2 (or above) qualification or substantial vocational experience in bricklaying.
• Level 2 English and Maths (or willingness to work towards).
• Recognised teaching qualification such as PTLLS, AET, or CET (or willingness to achieve within probation period).
• Experience delivering practical, vocational training.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage tools and equipment safely and securely.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and data protection policies.

Desirable Criteria:

• Recognised assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience of working within a prison or similar secure environment.
• Knowledge of reasonable adjustments to support learners with additional needs.
• Familiarity with the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
• Experience using initial assessment and diagnostic tools such as BKSB.
• Passion for promoting reading and literacy improvement alongside vocational skills.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Adaptable teaching style, able to engage a wide range of learners.
• Calm and professional approach, especially when handling challenging situations.
• Strong administrative competence, ensuring accurate and timely completion of learner documentation.
• A passion for motivating others and leading by example.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Additional Information:

• This role is100% site-basedwithin a secure prison environment.
• Enhanced prison security clearancewill be required (fully supported as part of the process).
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD opportunities provided.