Painting & Decorating Tutor – Prison Education

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a skilled Painting & Decorating Tutor to deliver vocational training in a prison setting in Rochester. This role involves developing practical trade skills among adult learners and supporting them in achieving accredited qualifications. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and a teaching certificate, as well as strong communication and organisational skills. Experience in vocational training is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering vocational training or mentoring learners in a workshop setting.
• Enhanced DBS and ability to obtain prison clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality Painting & Decorating training sessions to adult learners.
• Deliver practical, workshop‑based learning in accordance with health & safety procedures.
• Monitor and record learner progress, achievements, and attendance.

Skills

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant Painting & Decorating qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)

Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, AET, DET or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

Painting & Decorating Tutor - Prison Education

Location: Rochester

£35,000 - £39,000

About the Role

Academics is recruiting a skilled and motivated Painting & Decorating Tutor to deliver vocational training within a prison education setting in Rochester. This is a rewarding opportunity to support adult learners in developing practical trade skills that can improve their employment prospects on release.

You will deliver structured, hands‑on training sessions covering painting, decorating, surface preparation, wallpapering, and related techniques. Learners may be working towards accredited qualifications or developing essential employability skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high‑quality Painting & Decorating training sessions to adult learners.
• Deliver practical, workshop‑based learning in accordance with health & safety procedures.
• Support learners working towards vocational qualifications or industry‑recognised certificates.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Monitor and record learner progress, achievements, and attendance.
• Work collaboratively with Academics, prison staff, and other education providers.
• Maintain a safe, organised workshop environment and follow prison security guidelines.

Requirements

• Relevant Painting & Decorating qualifications (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent).
• Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, AET, DET, or willingness to work towards one).
• Experience delivering vocational training or mentoring learners in a workshop setting.
• Strong communication, behaviour management, and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS and ability to obtain prison clearance.