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Ever considered working in a prison?
I bet you haven't, have you? But it might not be what you expect - in fact, it could be one of the most rewarding and meaningful roles you'll ever take on.
For many in custody, education offers hope, structure, and a chance to rebuild. For you, it offers the chance to be part of that transformation - every single day.
In this role, you'll be part of a close-knit team, working face-to-face with both colleagues and learners. You'll benefit from clear boundaries between work and home life, with no working from home allowed. That means NO MARKING, NO PLANNING in your weekends or evenings - sounds good, doesn't it?
Prisons have dedicated education departments, complete with classrooms and fully-equipped workshops where learning takes place. Despite the challenges of the environment, you'll be supported every step of the way by an experienced education team, with access to ongoing training and professional development.
Details of the Position:
Role: Multi Trade Skilled Lecturer in Prison Education - Plastering, Bricklaying, P&D, Tiling etc
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire (near Reading)
Salary: Up to 38,000 per annum
Annual Leave: 35 days + 3 additional days for Christmas closure + UK Bank Holidays
Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a high-quality curriculum in Multi Trade qualifications
- Identify the individual needs of learners and ensure all learners have an individual learning plan linked to long-term employment goals
- Continually review learner progression to ensure training continues to meet their needs
- Prepare, deliver and review comprehensive lesson plans, covering basic literacy, numeracy, language, and employability barriers
- Gain feedback from learners and other sources to review and improve curriculum content
- Engage and motivate individuals and groups to increase retention
Candidate Requirements:
- Level 3 Vocational Qualification (essential)
- A degree or professional qualification appropriate to the subject area
- Recognised Teaching Qualification (or willingness to gain one within 2 years, with college support)
- Experience and knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies
- Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills
Benefits:
- Generous pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities (including funded qualifications)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing platform with access to free activities
The successful candidate will need to obtain and maintain the appropriate prison clearance throughout employment.
We're looking for someone enthusiastic, resilient, and human in their approach. This role isn't for everyone, but if you're even slightly curious, we encourage you to apply. If suitable, you'll be offered a call with the hiring manager to chat in more detail and get an insight into what life in prison education is really like.
If you're interested, please apply via the link - or reach out to Liam for a chat about the role in more detail.
Important Notice:
Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising across the full spectrum of education, including student support and services roles. If this role isn't quite the right fit, we'd still love to hear from you - upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve working with under 18s or vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to thorough vetting, screening checks, and a satisfactory enhanced DBS.
Because education matters.
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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.
