Groundworks Instructor. Job in Suffolk Education & Training Jobs

RecruitedUK; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK is seeking a Groundwork Instructor to mentor learners and deliver vocational qualifications. You will work in HMP Highpoint with disengaged individuals, supporting them in reaching their personal and career goals. Qualifications include Level 2 in Streetworks/Groundwork, with experience in vocational training being preferred. The role offers numerous benefits, including generous leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave for teaching roles

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience delivering vocational training is desirable but not essential.
• Support to achieve teaching qualifications is available during probation.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and mentor disengaged learners for skills vocational certificates.
• Deliver Streetworks/Groundwork qualifications up to Level 2 within HMP Highpoint.
• Develop skills, knowledge, and behaviours in prison-based learners.

Skills

Level 2 Streetworks/Groundwork qualification

Strong work experience in Groundworks

Ability to use varied training methods

Education

Teaching or assessing qualification

Job description

Groundwork Instructor

Location: CB8 Newmarket

Contract: Full-time

Monday to Thursday, Fridays half day

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Ground Worker who can instruct and mentor/ train disengaged Learners to help them achieve a skills vocational certificate.

We will train you to become a Tutor to deliver Streetworks/Groundwork qualifications up to Level 2 within HMP Highpoint. Working with small groups of prison-based learners, you will help develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours while supporting them to work towards long‑term personal and career goals.

This will support engaging courses that enable learners to achieve their full potential.

What Are We Looking For?

• Level 2 Streetworks/Groundwork qualification
• Strong work experience and vocational background with substantial Groundworks industry experience
• Experience delivering vocational training (Desirable not essential)
• Teaching or assessing qualification (desirable)
• Ability to use varied and engaging training methods

If you do not currently hold a teaching or assessing qualification, support can be provided to achieve this during your probationary period.

About the Organisation

The employer is committed to transforming the lives of people with convictions through high-quality education and rehabilitation services in prisons and the community.

Their programmes are designed to address the root causes of offending behaviour, helping individuals make positive, lasting changes. With a large and passionate workforce, the organisation partners with specialist agencies and employers to support learners into brighter, more sustainable futures.

They are dedicated to fair recruitment practices, champion initiatives that reduce stigma around criminal convictions, and work with employers to build inclusive pathways into work. The organisation also holds a Silver Investors in People accreditation, recognising strong leadership and a commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

• Paid Life Event Day each year
• 30 days annual leave for teaching roles / 25 days for support roles
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Online wellbeing centre
• Enhanced wedding leave
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Enhanced maternity scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Refer‑A‑Friend reward scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance

Please Forward your updated CV and availability for immediate consideration.

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