Prison Tutor

Vision for Education are looking to source a Tutor to work with residents in a prison for core subjects such as Maths and English.

We’re looking for a calm, patient Tutor to work with residents in a prison to teach them core skills in English, Maths and various other subjects. This will be a full time or part time role starting ASAP. The perfect candidate will be patient, have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, be flexible and open to change and have excellent verbal communication skills. This is a highly rewarding role, working with people who genuinely want to learn and see results. The successful candidate will need to undergo additional Ministry of Justice checks and be able to work with a flexible timetable and shifts.

This prison has an objective to provide a safe and secure living and working environment for residents in their care. They aim to reduce reoffending through the provision of a rehabilitative culture, offering education and training opportunities, together with support from agencies both within and outside the prison.

To be considered for the role of Prison Tutor you will:

• Act as a positive role model to residents
• Have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders
• Experience of delivering lessons or supporting children and adults

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

£130 to £150 per day

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Be prepared to undergo an additional MOJ enhanced background check
• Identify the needs of individuals in classes and groups and develop differentiated teaching methods and resources accordingly
• Go through additional Ministry of Justice security checks

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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