Milton Keynes College Prison Services Hiring for Lecturer – Prison Education Job at London, England Full Time

TEACHER / TUTOR

Location: HMP Belmarsh, London, SE28 0EB
Hours: Ad-hoc / Variable
Salary: £24.00 per hour
Reporting To: Education Manager
Closing Date for Applications: 16/01/2022

IN SHORT

Do you like working in a challenging but rewarding environment where each day is different and time flies?

Are you an enthusiastic and talented teacher/tutor who is looking to transform lives through learning?

Have you ever thought of a career in Prison Education?

Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team at HMP Belmarsh are seeking innovative Teachers/Tutors to deliver to a diverse group of learners, helping to build their confidence, develop their skills and achieve within a college environment. The College are looking for candidates interested in variable hours, on an ad-hoc basis, who are keen to explore Prison Education, so we are looking for flexibility and commitment.

HMP Belmarsh are currently looking for individuals with one or more of the below skillsets to support their curriculum delivery.

• 
  Functional Skills English Entry to Level 2
• 
  Functional Skills Maths Entry to Level 2
• 
  Art
  
• ESOL
• 
  Creative Writing
• 
  Food Safety

A teaching qualification would be desirable, however those willing to work towards a teaching qualification who hold supporting subject specialism or industry experience would also be considered – we can provide the training to help you achieve your full potential.

Get in touch today if you are a passionate person with the capacity to become a great teacher, looking to share your knowledge and learned experiences.

MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

ABOUT HMP Belmarsh…

Belmarsh became operational on 2nd April 1991, and is a local prison, serving primarily the Central Criminal Court and magistrates Courts in SE London. In addition, the establishment serves Crown and Magistrates Courts in SW Essex. Belmarsh has a dual role in that it also holds Category A prisoners. The prison currently has approximately 850 prisoners on site.

The education department is located on 2 levels, containing several classrooms and staff offices. The curriculum consists of but not limited to Maths, English, ICT, Business, ESOL and Catering. There are workshops located on site for the vocational courses such as plumbing. The department is spacious and bright with large classrooms and good facilities. There is also a library which is open and well-lit and has a vast range of material for the learners to access.

Vulnerable Prisoners have access to education once a week and their use of the library will be separate to the rest of the learners. Education with the Cat A and remand prisoners will run separately to the VPs. The age and the ability of the learners is varied from class to class. The education team is engaging and dedicated to the success of learners. Belmarsh has a positive response from their learners within education.

There are always 2x prison officers present in the education department whilst learners are present.

** For further information about this opportunity, please refer to the attached document.