Art Tutor

Protocol National Limited.; Colne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Transform Lives Through Creative Education, a leading provider of prison education, is seeking an enthusiastic Art Tutor to join its education team in a secure custodial setting in Cambridgeshire.

You will deliver engaging art sessions to small groups, foster a positive learning environment, and help learners develop skills, confidence, and employability while supporting safeguarding and collaboration with prison staff.

Qualifications

• Art qualification (A-Level Art or above preferred).
• Strong practical experience within an art-related discipline.
• Experience delivering training, teaching, workshops, or learner support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A creative and flexible approach to engaging learners from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging art lessons and workshops.
• Creating a supportive and motivational learning environment.
• Assessing learner progress and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting learners with varying abilities and additional learning needs.
• Promoting personal development, confidence, and employability skills.
• Working collaboratively with education staff and prison personnel.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, security, and health & safety procedures.
• Contributing to quality improvement and curriculum development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Art-related discipline experience

Teaching / Training experience

Creativity & adaptability

Education

Art qualification (A-Level Art or above)

Teaching or assessing qualification

Job description

Art Tutor - Prison Education

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: From £30,000

Contract: Permanent

Transform Lives Through Creative Education

A leading provider of prison education is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Art Tutor to join its education team within a secure custodial setting.

This is a unique opportunity to use your artistic expertise to inspire learners, helping them develop new skills, confidence, and aspirations for the future. Through high-quality teaching and support, you will play a key role in rehabilitation and personal development, empowering learners to achieve recognised outcomes and progress towards brighter futures.

The Role

Working within a prison education environment, you will deliver engaging and inclusive art sessions to small groups of learners. You will create a positive learning experience that encourages participation, self-expression, and achievement while supporting learners to work towards their individual goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging art lessons and workshops.


• Creating a supportive and motivational learning environment.


• Assessing learner progress and maintaining accurate records.


• Supporting learners with varying abilities and additional learning needs.


• Promoting personal development, confidence, and employability skills.


• Working collaboratively with education staff and prison personnel.


• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, security, and health & safety procedures.


• Contributing to quality improvement and curriculum development activities.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about education and committed to helping others succeed.

Essential:

• Art qualification (A-Level Art or above preferred).


• Strong practical experience within an art‑related discipline.


• Experience delivering training, teaching, workshops, or learner support.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• A creative and flexible approach to engaging learners from diverse backgrounds.Desirable:

• Teaching or assessing qualification.


• Experience within prison education, adult learning, or further education.


• Experience supporting learners with varying educational needs.


• Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive learning practices.

What's on Offer?

• Salary from £30,000.


• Permanent full-time position.


• Opportunity to gain teaching and assessing qualifications if not already held.


• The chance to make a genuine impact on learners' lives and rehabilitation journeys.


• Supportive and collaborative working environment.


• Ongoing professional development opportunities