Art Tutor- HMP

Dovetail and Slate; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Volunteer day

Wedding Leave

Wellbeing portal

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking an Art Tutor to deliver engaging art classes at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire. You will plan sessions, create individual learning plans, and support learners in developing creativity and practical skills as part of rehabilitation goals.

The role requires an art qualification (A Level Art or above) and proven experience delivering workshops or classes. A teaching qualification is desirable, with training and funding provided during probation.

Qualifications

• Art qualification required (A Level Art or above)
• Proven experience delivering creative workshops or art classes
• Willingness to obtain/complete teaching qualification during probation

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging art classes and workshops using various mediums
• Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans to guide learners
• Provide reliable session cover across small learner groups
• Create a calm, supportive studio environment supporting rehabilitation through art
• Encourage progression toward exhibitions and personal goals

Skills

Art

Teaching experience

Adaptive teaching

Education

A Level Art or above

Job description

Job Title: Art Tutor

Location: HMP Littlehey (Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire)

Salary: From £30,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Are you a passionate artist, creative educator, or workshop facilitator looking to bring the transformative power of art into a prison environment? Do you believe in using creative expression to build self-esteem, focus, and practical skills for individuals preparing to rebuild their lives?

What You Will Be Doing

• Creative Art Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality art classes and creative workshops using a variety of mediums and techniques to inspire learners of all ability levels.
• Individual Training Plans: Work with individual learning plans (ILPs) to guide learners through their artistic development, offering regular advice, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
• Flexible Departmental Cover: Provide reliable session cover across small learner groups, using creative, flexible delivery methods to maintain engagement and continuity in education.
• Confidence & Behaviour Building: Foster a calm, supportive, and inclusive studio environment that promotes therapeutic creative expression, problem-solving skills, self-discipline, and positive workplace behaviours.
• Exhibitions & Progression: Encourage learners to work toward formal goals, internal exhibitions (e.g., Koestler Arts), and personal aspirations to support their broader rehabilitation journey.

What We Are Looking For

• Subject Expertise: An Art qualification (A Level Art or above preferred) alongside strong practical knowledge and creative experience in your field.
• Training & Teaching Background: Proven experience delivering creative workshops, training sessions, or art classes, with the ability to adapt your teaching style for diverse learners.
• Teaching Credentials: A teaching or assessing qualification is desirable. No teaching qualification? No problem! Full support and funding will be provided to help you achieve the required teaching and assessing qualifications during your probationary period.
• Core Attributes: A highly creative, flexible approach to learner engagement, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to supporting second chances through education.

Our Benefits Include:

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Paid Life Event Day each year
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Generous pension scheme & Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme & Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced Wedding Leave & Enhanced Maternity Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & online wellbeing portal
• Access to hundreds of retail discounts via the Additions portal

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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