Prison Painting & Decorating Tutor — Transform Lives

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

HMPPS security vetting

Funding for teaching qualification

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Painting and Decorating Tutor to deliver vocational training in a prison education setting, located in the East of England. This permanent role focuses on engaging learners and building practical skills that support rehabilitation and progression into employment.

You will teach small groups with diverse backgrounds, ensuring inclusive delivery, safety, and accurate record-keeping while contributing to learners’ confidence and career paths.

Qualifications

• Level 2 (or higher) vocational qualification in painting and decorating or related construction trade.
• Substantial hands-on industry experience as painter, decorator or finishing specialist.
• Experience delivering vocational or on-the-job training to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver painting and decorating qualifications to groups of learners.
• Conduct initial assessments and diagnostics to identify learners' starting points and needs.
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet a diverse range of abilities and learning needs.
• Set individual training plans and provide ongoing advice, guidance and constructive feedback.
• Maintain strict workshop standards, including health and safety, tool control and workshop cleanliness, within a secure learning environment.
• Assess learner work, track progress and maintain accurate course documentation in line with awarding body guidelines.

Skills

Painting & Decorating

Vocational training delivery

Health & safety

Differentiated teaching

Education

Level 2 in Painting & Decorating

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Painting and Decorating Tutor to deliver vocational training in a prison education setting, located in the East of England. This permanent role focuses on engaging learners and building practical skills that support rehabilitation and progression into employment.

You will teach small groups with diverse backgrounds, ensuring inclusive delivery, safety, and accurate record-keeping while contributing to learners’ confidence and career paths.