Media Tutor

Ever considered working in a prison?
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.

Details of this position:

This position is for a full time Media Tutor in prison education.

The role will be responsbile for delivering NCFE Level 1 and 2 qualifications to a small group of prisoners. Using high-spec PCs and industry-standard software, you''ll provide engaging, career-focused instruction that supports rehabilitation and digital literacy.

• The role involves adaptive teaching, promoting reading for pleasure, and working closely with Learning Support Practitioners and CIAG staff to align learning with individual career goals and employability skills.

• Identifying the individual needs of learners ensuring that all learners have an individual learning plan which links to their long-term employment goals.

• Continually reviewing our learner''s progression to ensure that the training continues to meet their identified needs.

• Preparing, delivering and reviewing comprehensive lesson plans for all sessions that address the training needs of the group including basic literacy, numeracy, language and other social / employability barriers to employment.

• Actively gaining feedback from learners and other sources, reviewing & improving curriculum content accordingly.

• Engaging and motivating both individuals and learner groups to increase retention.

Work schedule: Full time 38.5 hours per week

Salary scale: Up to -35,000 per annum

Annual leave: 30 days per annum

To be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics
• A Degree, or professional qualification, which is appropriate to the work.
• Teaching Qualification
• All candidates for teaching posts must possess a recognised Teaching Qualification
• Knowledge and experience of current teaching and learning strategies
• Excellent team working, communication and interpersonal skills

Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not 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.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A paid Life event day each year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to online wellbeing centre
• A paid volunteering day each year
• Enhanced Maternity scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Refer a Friend reward scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance

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. (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

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.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn''t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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