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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.
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 this position:
This position is for a Learning Facilitator to work in prison education.
The role involves providing both individual and group support to learners, helping them deepen their understanding and encouraging their educational and personal development.
Assist in delivering learning activities that foster academic success and personal growth.
Offer tailored support to individuals and groups to enhance engagement and build self-confidence.
Help create and sustain a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
Accurately track and record learner attendance, progress, and outcomes.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, prison officers, and other key stakeholders to meet learners' educational needs.Work schedule: 3 x 12 hour days 8am-8pm Monday - Friday with some flexibility to cover Saturday between the team.
Salary scale: £27,600 per annum
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
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.
To be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
A Level 3 teaching qualification is desirable, though not essential.
Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience as a teaching assistant or in a similar support role is advantageous.
Experience within prison education or adult learning is highly valued.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.
If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy White to discuss the role in further detail.
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.
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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