Brickwork Lecturer

Protocol; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and career developm

Job summary

Protocol is seeking a Bricklaying Lecturer to join the prison education team at HMP Isle of Wight. You will deliver practical bricklaying lessons to learners in a secure environment, guiding them toward City & Guilds qualifications up to Level 2 while helping them build confidence and employability.

Full training will be provided for those transitioning from industry into teaching; the role offers a rewarding career, supportive colleagues, and a chance to make a tangible impact on lives through

Qualifications

• Industry experience in Bricklaying.
• Relevant vocational qualification in Bricklaying or Construction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to helping individuals improve their education, skills and future employment prospects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical Bricklaying lessons to learners within a prison environment.
• Support learners through City & Guilds qualifications up to Level 2.
• Create inspiring lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs.
• Assess, monitor and record learner progress.
• Set and review SMART targets to help learners achieve success.
• Develop creative learning resources and teaching strategies.
• Promote high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Encourage learners to build confidence, employability skills and positive attitudes towards work.
• Maintain accurate learner records and course documentation.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff and education colleagues to ensure positive learner outcomes.

Skills

Bricklaying experience

Strong communication skills

Motivate learners

Education

Vocational Bricklaying/Construction qualification

Job description

Brickwork Lecturer - Prison Education

Location: HMP Isle of Wight

Salary: Up to £38,144 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, ongoing training and career development

Are You Ready for a New Challenge?

Are you an experienced Bricklayer looking to pass on your skills and make a real difference?

Whether you're already teaching or have extensive industry experience and are considering a move into education, this could be the perfect opportunity. Join a dedicated prison education team at HMP Isle of Wight and help learners develop valuable skills, gain recognised qualifications, and build brighter futures.

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work with small groups of learners, helping them achieve City & Guilds Bricklaying qualifications up to Level 2 while developing the confidence and employability skills needed for successful reintegration into the workplace.

Full training and support will be provided for candidates looking to transition from industry into teaching.

The Role

As a Bricklaying Lecturer, you will:

• Deliver engaging and practical Bricklaying lessons to learners within a prison environment.
• Support learners through City & Guilds qualifications up to Level 2.
• Create inspiring lesson plans tailored to individual learning needs.
• Assess, monitor and record learner progress.
• Set and review SMART targets to help learners achieve success.
• Develop creative learning resources and teaching strategies.
• Promote high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Encourage learners to build confidence, employability skills and positive attitudes towards work.
• Maintain accurate learner records and course documentation.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff and education colleagues to ensure positive learner outcomes.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Industry experience in Bricklaying.
• Relevant vocational qualification in Bricklaying or Construction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to helping individuals improve their education, skills and future employment prospects.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or DTLLS.
• Assessing or Training qualifications.
• Previous teaching, training or mentoring experience.
• Experience delivering accredited vocational qualifications.

Why Join Us

• Salary up to £38,144 per annum.
• Early finish every Friday.
• 35 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and additional closure days.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• Professional development and qualification opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Reward and recognition schemes.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on people's lives through education.

About the Opportunity

Prison education plays a vital role in reducing reoffending and helping individuals develop the skills needed for employment upon release. This role offers the chance to use your trade expertise to positively influence others while enjoying a stable and rewarding career in education.

If you're passionate about Bricklaying and want to help others unlock their potential, we'd love to hear from you.