Prison Learning Team Leader

Job Title: Prison Learning Team Leader

Location: HMP MillsikeSalary: £31,000 - £33,000 per annumContract Type: PermanentHours of Work: Full-time

Role & Client Overview:

Our client is a leading provider of education, training, and employability services, delivering high-quality programmes that support individuals in achieving their full potential. They are seeking a Learning Facilitator Coordinator/Team Leader to lead a team of Learning Facilitators within their prison education programme at HMP Millsike.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in rehabilitation, overseeing engaging educational content, coordinating learning sessions, and ensuring a high standard of educational support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Coordination: Manage and support a team of Learning Facilitators to ensure high-quality educational delivery across the prison.
• Scheduling & Timetabling: Oversee session planning to ensure adequate coverage and smooth operation of educational activities.
• Content Development: Create and curate engaging learning materials tailored to the diverse needs of prisoners across a range of subjects.
• Hands-On Facilitation: Deliver at least two learning sessions per week, modelling best practices in education delivery.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with educators, prison staff, and external partners to support seamless learning integration.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and assess facilitation quality, providing feedback and conducting regular reviews.
• Programme Engagement: Support evening and weekend educational programmes where required.
• Data & Reporting: Track attendance, participation, and learner progress, producing reports to evaluate the programme’s impact.
• Problem Solving: Address learning challenges creatively, driving continuous improvement in educational delivery.

Essential/Desirable Criteria:

Essential:

• Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) or equivalent qualification.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in leading a team, with the ability to motivate and develop others.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in education facilitation or coordination.
• Knowledge of prison education, rehabilitation, or training programmes.

Benefits:

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring that prisoners have access to meaningful education to support their rehabilitation and future employment prospects.

Our client offers a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced maternity scheme and wedding leave.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to an online wellbeing centre.
• Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal.