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Weston College is the regional provider for the Prison Education Framework (PEF) across the South West of England and is now seeking to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated Lecturer in Horticulture - HMP Leyhill.
This is a part-time role, working 25.9 hours per week.
We are pleased to now be able to offer a 'Golden Hello’ payment of up to £2,800 for any successful candidate for this position.
Day to day of the role
- To deliver a high-quality curriculum delivering Horticulture courses.
- Developing and maintaining a full course file including comprehensive scheme of learning and lesson planning.
- Manage learner behaviour and challenge negative behaviour appropriately, following prison processes.
- Enriching learning through additional projects and broader activity beyond the qualification delivery.
Required skills and qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Horticulture.
- Excellent team working, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teaching qualification, or willingness to gain this whilst in post.
HMP Leyhill
HMP Leyhill is a Category D men's prison nestled in Tortworth, Gloucestershire. As an adult male prison with Category D status, Leyhill is a hub for residents deemed suitable for Open conditions. In partnership with Weston College, residents at Leyhill can engage in educational pursuits, ranging from English and math to IT. Additionally, comprehensive vocational training equips individuals with valuable skills and qualifications in wood machining, printing, laundry, retail, kitchen operations, farming, gardening, and fitness. Leyhill takes pride in its personalized approach, offering programs in personal development, social skills, and life management to assist residents nearing their release. Qualified individuals may also benefit from temporary release licenses, enabling them to gain work experience, prepare for transition, or reconnect with their families. Join the team at HMP Leyhill to make a meaningful difference.
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
- Generous pension scheme
- Local and national staff discounts
- Free parking
- Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
- Focus on staff wellbeing
- Wellbeing@weston hub
- Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
- Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
