Art Tutor

Protocol; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Teaching qualification opportunity

Impact on rehabilitation

Supportive work environment

Professional development

Job summary

Protocol in Cambridgeshire is seeking an enthusiastic Art Tutor to join its prison education team in a custodial setting. You will deliver engaging art sessions to small groups, helping learners develop skills, confidence and aspirations for rehabilitation and brighter futures.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, support diverse learners, and collaborate with staff while upholding safeguarding and safety procedures.

Qualifications

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

• Plan and deliver engaging art lessons and workshops.
• Create a supportive and motivational learning environment.
• Assess learner progress and maintain accurate records.
• Support learners with varying abilities and additional learning needs.
• Promote personal development, confidence and Employability skills.
• Work collaboratively with education staff and prison personnel.
• Ensure safeguarding, security and health & safety procedures.
• Contribute to quality improvement and curriculum development activities.

Skills

Art qualification

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Inclusive education

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Art qualification (A-Level or above)

Job description

Art Tutor - Prison Education

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.

Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: From £30,000 Contract: Permanent

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.