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Have you ever considered working… in a prison?
If you would like a unique and challenging role, where you can work as part of a team that 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.
Like any educational setting, Prisons come with their challenges. In this environment, learners are locked up for large periods of the day, away from their families and for some, their children. Most are at rock bottom, having to live with the regret of what they have done - education gives them a focus. And hope.
Education provides prisoners with an opportunity to upskill, increasing their future employment prospects which directly reduces the likelihood of reoffending. Many prisoners will arrive without having basic Maths or English skills. Prison Education ensures all learners are put through Functional Skills Maths & English, which then puts them on the pathway to vocational learning courses, such as Carpentry, Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Plastering & Tiling, Industrial Cleaning, Barbering, Catering and Horticulture.
Prisons have a dedicated education department, with classrooms and fully functioning workshops, where teaching and learning can take place. You will be fully supported by an experienced education department. Training and development opportunities are available.
Details of this position:
This position is for a full time adminstrative position working in prison education, in a male prison.
As an Administrator, you will be a capable and experienced administrator with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will provide a high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders at the prison and the wider College team.
The role will support the curriculum management team and tutors in the everyday running of the department, including to develop and maintain an efficient and effective administrative office, administer the processing and handling of student data in order to produce accurate and valid individualised learner record returns, as well as providing some secretarial duties.
Key responsibilities:
- Carry out general administrative tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the department.
- Receive and act on telephone/personal enquiries and action where appropriate.
- Produce various reports as required to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
- Undertake examination invigilation in line with College policies and awarding body regulations.
- Support the setting up of student files and individual learning plans (ILPs) according to the Prison Education Framework and the College systems, processing applications and enrolments to education classes.
Key Details:
Work schedule: 22.5 hours per week
Salary scale: Approx- £13,800 (FTE £23,000)
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
To be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Experience in an Administration or secretarial role
- Experience with processing and data-entry
- Experience using Microsoft Office and highly competent with Excel
- Experience in a similar role in an education setting (desirable)
- Have a calm and patient demeanour
Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role won't 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.
If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy 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.
