Creative Arts Tutor

Serco Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international employer in the UK is seeking a Creative Arts Tutor to design and deliver educational programs at HMP Fosse Way. In this role, you will help learners unlock their creativity and develop practical skills, fostering an inspiring environment for personal growth. Applicants should hold a Level 3 award in Education and Training and have relevant teaching experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £34,000 and excellent benefits including 31 holidays and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

31 days holidays including bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits including Bupa Anytime HealthLine

Training for qualifications and apprenticeships

30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres

Discounts across 1,000 retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 award in Education and Training (QCF) or equivalent.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Creative Crafts or a related subject area.
• Recent and relevant teaching experience in your subject area.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver educational programmes that align with course aims.
• Plan engaging lessons using high-quality materials and resources.
• Manage all aspects of learner accreditation.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Teaching experience

Education

Level 3 award in Education and Training (QCF)

Level 3 qualification in Creative Crafts

Job description

Location:HMP Fosse Way, Leicestershire, LE18 4TN
Salary:£28,000 - £34,000 (depending on experience)plus excellent benefits
Schedule:Full-Time (40 hrs pw), Permanent

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Creative Arts Tutor in our HMP Fosse Way team, you'll help learners unlock their creativity and develop practical skills for life beyond prison. Your work will have real purpose - you'll support growth, innovation, and positive impact on communities.

You'll nurture a supportive, inspiring environment where every learner can take pride in their achievements and look forward to a brighter future.

What you'll do as a Creative Arts Tutor

You’ll be entrusted to:

• Design and deliver educational programmes that align with course aims, reviewing and improving content for quality.
• Plan engaging lessons using high-quality materials and resources to optimise learning.
• Manage all aspects of learner accreditation.
• Keep accurate records of attendance, progress, achievements, and provide performance reports as needed.
• Build positive, professional relationships with learners to foster a productive learning environment.
• Support security procedures by carrying out rub‑down searches of prisoners when required.

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have

• A minimum Level 3 award in Education and Training (QCF), or equivalent.
• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Creative Crafts or a related subject area.
• Experience in roles requiring strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Recent and relevant teaching experience in your subject area.

Discover all you need to keep growing

We're one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you'll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we're proud to offer clear development opportunities - and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Holidays:31 days including bank holidays
• Pension:Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Training and development:Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (including L3 Team Leader and L5 Operations Manager apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Health and wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts:Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Charity:Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Employee networks:Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower diverse groups including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.