CAD Tutor

Dovetail and Slate; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment specialist is seeking a full-time CAD Tutor to work in prison education, helping learners gain industry-relevant CAD skills. The role emphasizes restorative practices, structured learning, and includes unique challenges. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in CAD or engineering design and a passion for learner development. The position offers 30 days of annual leave and a salary of up to £35,000 per annum.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Experience delivering CAD or engineering training.
• Ability to create inclusive, engaging learning environments.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Teach CAD skills and engineering concepts in a workshop-style environment.
• Manage lesson planning and learner progress.
• Support individuals with varied learning needs.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Inclusive teaching approach

Education

Level 3 qualification in CAD or Engineering Design

Job description

Overview

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.

Details of this position:

This position is for a full time CAD (Computed Aiden Design) Tutor in prison education.

By teaching industry-relevant CAD skills and engineering concepts, this workshop-style environment gives learners a chance to gain qualifications, grow in confidence, and build a foundation for employment and personal development post-release. With a focus on restorative practices and creative learning, the role supports both technical training and wider rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities

• Experience in CAD or engineering design, ideally in a teaching, training, or leadership role.
• Confident using CAD software and able to deliver structured learning aligned to industry standards.
• Strong organisational skills for managing lesson planning, learner progress, and compliance reporting.
• A patient, adaptable, and inclusive teaching style to support individuals with varied learning needs.
• Awareness of health, safety, and security protocols, particularly in structured or custodial environments.

Working Arrangements

Work schedule: Full time 38.5 hours per week

Salary scale: Up to 35,000 per annum

Annual leave: 30 days per annum

Qualifications and Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in CAD or Engineering Design (or equivalent)
• Experience delivering CAD or engineering training
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Passion for supporting learner development and achievement
• Ability to create inclusive, engaging learning environments
• Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection
• Organised and confident with record-keeping and learner management

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.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Small class sizes (up to 12 learners)
• 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

If you are interested in this position, please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail. (phone numbers removed)

If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, please feel free to share these details with someone who might be suitable and interested.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. 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. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Dovetail and Slate Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.