GREEN SKILLS TUTOR - Prison Education - HMP Fosse Way

Milton Keynes College Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Green Skills Tutor at a prominent educational institution, where your passion for sustainability will inspire learners in a unique environment. This role involves delivering the City & Guilds award in Sustainability and the Green Environment, offering you the chance to shape the future of adult education. You'll connect with students, providing a positive learning experience that empowers them to achieve their qualifications. With a supportive atmosphere and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of education and sustainability.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounts with NUS Card

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching sustainability and green skills to adult learners.
• Strong communication skills to inspire and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the City & Guilds award in Sustainability Level 2.
• Create engaging and adaptable lesson plans for diverse learners.

Skills

Sustainability Knowledge

Teaching Skills

Communication Skills

Innovative Lesson Planning

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

City & Guilds Award in Sustainability

Tools

Teaching Resources

Job description

Reference: DEC20242807

Expiry date: 23:59, Sun, 12th Jan 2025

Location: HMP Fosse Way, Tigers Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4WS

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours.

Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available.

Salary: Up to £34,778 per annum (dependent on experience)

Reporting To: Deputy Education Manager (Vocational)

Job Overview

Are you passionate about sustainability and the green environment?

MK College Group has an exciting opportunity for a Green Skills Tutor to join the team at HMP Fosse Way, Leicester. The role involves the delivery of the City & Guilds award in Sustainability and the Green Environment Level 2.

As a Green Skills Tutor, you will inspire learners and provide them with a positive learning experience. You will connect with learners in a professional manner, supporting them with their learning, enabling them to achieve success through qualifications, and bringing the course to life with working examples and experiences.

We seek an individual who can communicate well with adult learners to inspire and motivate them. The average class consists of 12 students, supported by a prison mentor. Sessions are approximately 3 hours long, and your lessons will need to be adaptable, innovative, and imaginative.

MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days, and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore
• Free on-site parking

About HMP Fosse Way

HMP Fosse Way is a Category C super prison, holding in excess of 1700 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison operates an offence-neutral approach to rehabilitation and is privately operated by Serco.

Courses at HMP Fosse Way include Maths, English, IT, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Fork-Lift, Barbering, Business Mentoring, and much more. The education delivery hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 11:15am, 1:30pm – 4:15pm, with staff working on-site 8:10am – 4:40pm each day. Class sizes typically range from 12 learners in classrooms to 17 learners in workshops.

The site offers free parking, with South Wigston Train Station located within walking distance. Staff facilities include a bistro, coffee shop, gym, and electric car charging points.