Painting & Decorating Tutor- HMP

Dovetail and Slate; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting a Painting & Decorating Tutor to join the on-site vocational education team at HMP Feltham. You will deliver practical P&D training to prison-based learners, helping them develop craftsmanship, surface preparation, and workplace discipline for future employment.

We expect hands-on experience as a painter/decorator and a Level 2 in Painting & Decorating. Training delivery and assessment skills are valued, and you may pursue teaching qualifications with

Qualifications

• Hands-on trade experience in painting & decorating.
• Ability to deliver practical and theory-based training.
• Experience engaging adult learners in a custody setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Painting & Decorating training modules combining practical sessions with theory.
• Create individual training plans and provide ongoing guidance and feedback.
• Maintain industry health & safety, workspace standards and security in a learning environment.
• Track learner progress and document assessments per awarding body guidelines.
• Support rehabilitation by aligning training with post-release employment opportunities.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Education

A Level 2 in Painting & Decorating

Job description

Job Title: Painting & Decorating Tutor

Location: HMP (Brixton, Greater London)

Salary: From 30,000 + 5,000 London Weighting per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced painter and decorator looking to step off the site and use your trade skills to build better futures? Do you want to play a key role in reducing reoffending by giving young adults and adult learners in custody the practical trade skills, safety habits, and confidence needed for post-release employment?

We are recruiting for a practical, dedicated Painting & Decorating Tutor to join the vocational education team on-site at HMP Feltham. In this hands‑on role, you will deliver practical P&D training and qualifications to small groups of prison‑based learners, developing their technical craftsmanship, surface preparation skills, and workplace discipline to help them reach their full potential.

What You Will Be Doing

• Vocational Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging Painting & Decorating training modules, combining practical workshop sessions with essential trade theory and surface preparation techniques.

• Individual Training Plans: Ensure tailored training plans are established for every learner, providing ongoing advice, guidance, and constructive feedback throughout their learning journey.

• Workplace Standards & Security: Instill strict industry standards-including health & safety, surface hygiene, tool control, and workshop cleanliness-within a secure learning environment.

• Progress Tracking: Assess learner work, track practical achievements, and maintain detailed course documentation in line with awarding body guidelines.

• Rehabilitation Focus: Build learner self‑esteem, work-readiness, and motivation, aligning training directly with employment opportunities in the commercial and residential decorating sectors.

What We Are Looking For

• Trade Qualifications: A Level 2 (or higher) vocational qualification in Painting & Decorating or a related construction trade.

• Vocational Expertise: Substantial hands‑on industry experience as an expert painter, decorator, or finishing specialist.

• Training Experience: Proven experience delivering vocational or on-the-job trade training, with the ability to use varied delivery methods to engage learners with diverse needs.

• Teaching Qualifications: A teaching or assessing qualification is desirable. No teaching qualification? No problem! Full support and funding will be provided to help you achieve the required qualifications during your probationary period.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.