General Instructor

Sodexo Ltd; West Calder; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in West Calder seeks a General Instructor to deliver educational programs within HMP Addiewell. You will mentor and motivate learners, prepare tailored lesson plans, and support their rehabilitation journey. Ideal candidates are adaptable, organized, and passionate about personal development. This role offers a £28,000 salary, a Monday to Friday schedule, and various benefits.

Benefits

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts from 1,900+ brands

Gym discounts

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in rehabilitation and personal development.
• Ability to adapt teaching style to different learners.
• Experience working in a training or education setting, ideally with challenging groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver up to 4 teaching sessions per day to small groups.
• Teach subjects across SCQF Levels 2–6.
• Design and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.

Skills

Adaptability

Strong communication

IT literacy

Education

SCQF Level 7 in teaching/training discipline (desirable)

Job description

Overview

General Instructor – HMP Addiewell
Location: HMP Addiewell | Full-Time | Permanent | £28,000 per annum

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the criminal justice system? Do you believe in the power of education to change lives?

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Instructor to join our Learning & Skills team at HMP Addiewell, a modern facility housing up to 796 individuals. In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver a range of educational and vocational programmes, support employability workshops, and play a vital part in the rehabilitation journey of our learners.

You’ll be more than a teacher — you’ll be a mentor, motivator, and positive role model. From literacy to IT, creative writing to personal development, you’ll provide engaging sessions that prepare individuals for a brighter, more productive future.

This is diverse, impactful work in a secure environment that values innovation, compassion, and progress. If you’re creative, resilient, and committed to helping others grow, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver up to 4 teaching sessions per day (32.5 hours/week) to small groups (max. 16 learners).
• Teach subjects across SCQF Levels 2–6, from core skills to vocational training.
• Support the employment team by helping manage attendance, performance, and output quality.
• Design and deliver creative, inclusive, and engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
• Inspire learners to gain confidence, build skills, and work toward meaningful change.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to support sentence planning, employability, and rehabilitation.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

A genuine interest in rehabilitation and personal development. Ability to adapt your teaching style to different learners. Confident in delivering a variety of subjects. Organised, IT-literate, and a strong communicator. Able to work occasional evenings or weekends as required.

Desirable

SCQF Level 7 in a teaching/training discipline — or willingness to achieve this within 18 months. Experience working in a training or education setting, ideally with challenging groups. Understanding of SQA outcomes and experience with accredited course delivery.

What You’ll Get in Return

£28,000 salary
Monday to Friday schedule (with occasional evening/weekend work)
Permanent, full-time contract (40 hours/week)
Purposeful, varied work in a supportive team environment
20+ Sodexo benefits including:

• Sodexo retirement plan
• Discounts from 1,900+ brands
• Gym discounts
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Why Join Us?

At Sodexo, we’re committed to creating a better everyday for everyone. As the global leader in Quality of Life services, we believe in building inclusive workplaces where everyone belongs. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the workplace.