Distance Learning Facilitator

Academics Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional educational organization is seeking a committed Distance Learning Facilitator in Sittingbourne. This role focuses on guiding adult learners in a prison environment, facilitating their access to accredited distance learning courses and supporting their progression. The ideal candidate will have experience in education or learning support and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role is key to enhancing the confidence and rehabilitation of learners through education.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in education, learning support, libraries, IAG, or similar role.
• Willingness to work within the security constraints of a prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for distance learning students.
• Support learners with applications and enrolments.
• Track learner progress and maintain accurate records.
• Uphold safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.

Skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Resilience and reliability

Job description

Distance Learning Facilitator

Location: Sittingbourne

About the Role

Academics is recruiting a committed Distance Learning Facilitator to support adult learners in a prison education environment near Sittingbourne. This role is central to helping learners access and complete accredited distance learning courses, supporting their progression, confidence and rehabilitation through education.

You will work within the education department of a prison, supporting learners who are studying independently via distance learning providers. This is not a teaching role, but one that focuses on guidance, coordination and learner support.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for distance learning students within the prison
• Support learners with applications, enrolments and course administration
• Liaise with Pharm awarding bodies, distance learning providers, tutors and prison staff
• Track learner progress and maintain accurate records
• Motivate and encourage learners to engage positively with education
• Facilitate access to learning materials and assessment resources
• Support exam and assessment processes in line with prison regulations
• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and security procedures at all times

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in education, learning support, libraries, IAG, or similar role
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with adult learners
• Resilience, reliability and emotional maturity
• Willingness to work within the security constraints of a prison environment