Lecturer: English - Prison Education - HMP Maidstone

Milton Keynes College Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled English Lecturer at HMP Maidstone, where you can make a real difference in the lives of prison-based students. This role involves engaging learners in Functional Skills English courses, fostering a positive educational environment, and adapting lessons to meet diverse needs. With a focus on reducing re-offending, your creative teaching will empower students to gain essential skills for life after release. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to transforming education and inspiring change, all while enjoying generous benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with NUS Card

Qualifications

• Passionate about education and reducing re-offending.
• Experience with diverse learning needs and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Functional Skills English courses.
• Inspire and motivate students with innovative lessons.

Skills

Engaging teaching techniques

Communication skills

Curriculum design

Adaptability

Education

Teaching qualification

Degree in English or related field

Job description

Lecturer: English - Prison Education - HMP Maidstone

Reference: JAN20256679

Expiry date: 23:59, Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Location: HMP Maidstone, 36 County Road, Maidstone, ME14 1UZ

Salary: Up to £37,996 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Reporting To: Deputy Education Manager

IN SHORT

MK College Group have an exciting opportunity for a skilled English Lecturer to join the team based at HMP Maidstone.

As a Lecturer for HMP Maidstone, you will be actively engaging prison-based students in Functional Skills English courses, from Entry Level 1, up to higher Level 2. You will design and deliver the course in your own style, complete with creative classes and resources. Many of the students have a diverse range of needs and learning abilities, often having had a negative experience with education. As a successful Lecturer, you will inspire them and provide students with a positive learning experience, giving them the skills and confidence they need for life after release.

We are seeking an individual who can plan for and communicate with a variety of students to inspire and motivate them. The classes have a maximum of 10 students, supported by a mentor. The sessions are approximately 3 hours long, so lessons will need to be adaptable, innovative, and imaginative. You will support students with progressing towards achieving a Functional Skills qualification through City and Guilds.

If you are as passionate as we are about reducing re-offending and changing people’s minds about what education can be, this is a fantastic opportunity for you!

OUR 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 amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore

ABOUT HMP Maidstone

HMP Maidstone is a Category C Training Prison which houses approximately 600 Foreign National males. As a working prison, offenders are expected to work or engage in education to gain qualifications and skills for life after release.

HMP Maidstone’s focus is firmly fixed on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational based training and education, in a pro social environment.