Painting & Decorating Tutor- HMP

Dovetail and Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is hiring a Painting & Decorating Tutor to deliver practical training on-site at HMP Feltham in Greater London. You will develop learners’ craft skills, surface preparation, and workplace discipline through hands-on workshops and targeted theory.

The role requires a Level 2 P&D qualification and substantial decorating experience, with opportunities for funded teaching qualification development during probation.

Qualifications

• Level 2 vocational qualification in Painting & Decorating or related construction trade.
• Significant hands-on painting/decorating experience.
• Experience delivering vocational or on-the-job training to learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical Painting & Decorating training modules in workshops.
• Create individual training plans and provide ongoing guidance and feedback.
• Maintain health & safety, workshop standards, and cleanliness in a secure environment.
• Track learner progress and document outcomes per awarding body guidelines.
• Align training with employment opportunities in decorating sectors.

Skills

P&D qualification

Hands-on painting

Training delivery

Teaching desirable

Education

P&D Level 2

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.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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