Painting & Decorating Tutor: Inspire Skills & Progression

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction Skills Tutor for Painting & Decorating at HMP Pentonville. The role delivers vocational training in a custodial setting, guiding learners to gain practical skills and qualifications that support progression upon release.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in Painting & Decorating, with teaching or mentoring experience, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion within a prison education context.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Painting & Decorating or a related construction trade.
• Significant occupational experience in Painting & Decorating.
• Strong practical knowledge of decorating techniques, preparation, finishing and site-based best practice.
• Experience training, mentoring or supporting others within a vocational environment.
• Excellent communication and learner engagement skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Painting & Decorating training to prison-based learners.
• Plan and deliver practical sessions aligned to curriculum requirements.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment.
• Develop learners' practical trade skills, industry knowledge and employability behaviours.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Communication

Learner engagement

Motivation

Planning and organising

Education

Level 2 Painting & Decorating

Job description

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction Skills Tutor for Painting & Decorating at HMP Pentonville. The role delivers vocational training in a custodial setting, guiding learners to gain practical skills and qualifications that support progression upon release.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in Painting & Decorating, with teaching or mentoring experience, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion within a prison education context.