Painting & Decorating Tutor — Prison Education Role

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Bovingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is sourcing an experienced Construction Skills Tutor for Painting & Decorating to deliver practical training at HMP Pentonville. You will work with prison learners, delivering sessions, assessing progress and helping learners gain qualifications and employment-ready skills.

The role suits an experienced Painter & Decorator or site supervisor moving into education, with support to achieve teaching qualifications if needed. Permanent, full-time.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 2 qualification in Painting & Decorating or related trade.
• Significant occupational experience in Painting & Decorating.
• Strong practical knowledge of decorating techniques, preparation and finishing.
• Experience training, mentoring or supporting learners in a vocational environment.
• Excellent communication and learner engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and deliver engaging Painting & Decorating training to prison-based learners.
• Plan and deliver practical vocational sessions aligned to curriculum requirements.
• Adapt teaching to individual learner needs and abilities.
• Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment.
• Develop learners' practical trade skills, industry knowledge and employability behaviours.
• Promote safe working practices and high industry standards.

Skills

Level 2 Painting & Decorating

Communication

Learner engagement

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in Painting & Decorating

Job description

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is sourcing an experienced Construction Skills Tutor for Painting & Decorating to deliver practical training at HMP Pentonville. You will work with prison learners, delivering sessions, assessing progress and helping learners gain qualifications and employment-ready skills.

The role suits an experienced Painter & Decorator or site supervisor moving into education, with support to achieve teaching qualifications if needed. Permanent, full-time.