Part-Time Health & Safety & First Aid Lecturer

Dovetail And Slate Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MK College Group is seeking a part-time Health & Safety and First Aid Lecturer to join the prison-based Education Team at HMP Coldingley. The role delivers short courses in Health & Safety, First Aid, Food Safety, and Mental Health First Aid to adult learners in custody, with a Tuesday–Friday timetable.

You will assess learners, help them gain qualifications, and work with colleagues to reduce reoffending and support post-release employment.

Qualifications

• Subject & Training Background: Relevant qualifications or instructional experience in Health & Safety, First Aid at Work, Food Safety, or Mental Health First Aid. Missing a qualification? Upskilling support is fully provided if you hold expertise in some, but not all, of the required delivery subjects.
• Teaching Experience: Experience delivering accredited training or lecturing is preferred; a recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is highly desirable.
• Core Skills: Strong communication, classroom management, and adaptive delivery methods to keep sessions interactive and accessible.
• Values-Driven: A creative, flexible, and passionate educator committed to giving learners second chances through high‑impact vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Timetabled Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging, high‑quality classes across four key accredited subjects: Level 3 Mental Health First Aid, Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace, Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work, and Level 2 Food Safety.
• Skill Building & Rehabilitation: Guide adult learners through formal assessments, helping them gain industry‑recognised qualifications, self‑confidence, and workplace‑ready compliance skills for employment upon release.
• Inclusive Teaching: Create a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment tailored to adult learners with diverse educational backgrounds.
• Collaborative Support: Partner with the broader MK College Group education team to deliver an inspiring curriculum designed to reduce reoffending.

Job description

MK College Group is seeking a part-time Health & Safety and First Aid Lecturer to join the prison-based Education Team at HMP Coldingley. The role delivers short courses in Health & Safety, First Aid, Food Safety, and Mental Health First Aid to adult learners in custody, with a Tuesday–Friday timetable.

You will assess learners, help them gain qualifications, and work with colleagues to reduce reoffending and support post-release employment.