Construction Tutor

Protocol; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Weighting

Job summary

Protocol is seeking a Cover Vocational Tutor to support learners at HMP Brixton in London. You will deliver practical vocational training across several trades, maintain curriculum continuity, and help learners gain qualifications and confidence for employment.

The role requires experience in at least two areas from carpentry, plumbing, tiling, painting, dry lining, ICT or food safety, plus Maths and English Level 2 and a teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one.

Qualifications

• Maths and English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Vocational industry experience in at least two of the listed areas (Carpentry & Joinery, Plumbing, Wall & Floor Tiling, Painting & Decorating, Dry Lining, ICT / Digital Skills, Food Safety).
• Teaching qualification at Level 4 or above, or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience planning, delivering, and assessing vocational learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical vocational training across a range of subject areas.
• Promote employability skills including teamwork, communication, professionalism, and workplace behaviours.
• Embed digital skills into learning programmes to prepare learners for employment.
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Support learners with varying educational backgrounds, including those with additional learning needs.
• Monitor learner progress and provide effective feedback.
• Build learner confidence, motivation, and engagement through inclusive teaching practices.
• Maintain workshop safety, tool accountability, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Complete all required documentation, including registers, assessments, ILPs, and learner records.
• Work closely with colleagues, prison staff, and support services to provide a consistent and positive learner experience.
• Support learners in working towards qualifications and developing their Employability Passport.

Skills

Maths Level 2

English Level 2

Two Trades Experience

Education

Teaching qualification Level 4

Tools

BKSB (diagnostic tools)

Job description

Cover Vocational Tutor - Prison Education

Location: HMP Brixton, London

Salary: From £30,000 - £35,000 + £5,000 London Weighting Allowance

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Help Transform Lives Through Skills and Education

Are you a skilled tradesperson, vocational trainer, or educator looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference?

We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Cover Vocational Tutor to join our education team at HMP Brixton. This is a unique opportunity to support learners in gaining valuable vocational skills, qualifications, and confidence that can help them build positive futures and improve their employment prospects.

As a Cover Vocational Tutor, you will play a key role in maintaining the continuity and quality of our vocational curriculum, delivering engaging lessons across multiple subject areas when permanent tutors are absent.

The Role

Working within a secure educational environment, you will deliver high-quality vocational training to small groups of learners, supporting their development through practical learning and employability-focused education.

This role will provide cover across a variety of vocational curriculum areas, including:

• Carpentry & Joinery
• Plumbing
• Wall & Floor Tiling
• Painting & Decorating
• Dry Lining
• ICT / Digital Skills
• Food Safety

While experience across all disciplines is not expected, candidates with experience in two or three of the above areas will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical vocational training across a range of subject areas.
• Promote employability skills including teamwork, communication, professionalism, and workplace behaviours.
• Embed digital skills into learning programmes to prepare learners for employment.
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Support learners with varying educational backgrounds, including those with additional learning needs.
• Monitor learner progress and provide effective feedback.
• Build learner confidence, motivation, and engagement through inclusive teaching practices.
• Maintain workshop safety, tool accountability, and compliance with health and safety standards.
• Complete all required documentation, including registers, assessments, Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and learner records.
• Work closely with colleagues, prison staff, and support services to provide a consistent and positive learner experience.
• Support learners in working towards qualifications and developing their Employability Passport.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Maths and English qualifications at Level 2 or above.
• Vocational industry experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Carpentry & Joinery
  • Plumbing
  • Wall & Floor Tiling
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Dry Lining
  • ICT / Digital Skills
  • Food Safety
• Teaching qualification at Level 4 or above, or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience planning, delivering, and assessing vocational learning.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet a wide range of learner needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety requirements.
• Resilience, adaptability, and confidence working within a challenging but rewarding environment.
• A genuine passion for helping learners gain skills, qualifications, and confidence.

Desirable

• Assessor qualification (TAQA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent).
• Experience teaching across multiple vocational subjects.
• Understanding of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
• Experience using diagnostic assessment tools such as BKSB.
• Previous experience within prison education, adult learning, employability programmes, or apprenticeships.

Who Would Be Ideal?

This role would suit:

• A multi-skilled tradesperson looking to transition into education.
• An experienced vocational tutor who enjoys variety and delivering across multiple disciplines.
• A construction professional with knowledge of several trades who wants to pass on their skills.
• An educator who can adapt quickly and confidently teach different vocational subjects.

Applicants with experience in two or three of the listed vocational areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £30,000+ plus £5,000 London Weighting
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to make a real social impact through education
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to gain additional teaching and assessing qualifications
• A varied and engaging role with no two days the same

The Impact You'll Make

Education plays a vital role in helping people develop skills, confidence, and aspirations for the future. As a Cover Vocational Tutor, you will help learners overcome barriers, achieve qualifications, and build pathways towards employment and positive life outcomes.

Every lesson delivered is an opportunity to change a life.