Prison Reading & Numeracy Program Lead

SHANNON TRUST; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension contribution up to 5%

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Paid volunteering days

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Shannon Trust is seeking a facilitator to lead the delivery and development of its prison-based reading and numeracy programme at HMP Leeds. You will work with the prison, staff, volunteers and mentors to maximise opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

The role requires resilience, relationship-building and a practical, problem-solving approach. It is a fixed-term post until 31 March 2027, with potential for renewal, and is based in the prison.

Qualifications

• Experience in prison settings preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with resilience and a problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and development of the prison-based reading and numeracy programme at HMP Leeds.

Job description

Shannon Trust is seeking a facilitator to lead the delivery and development of its prison-based reading and numeracy programme at HMP Leeds. You will work with the prison, staff, volunteers and mentors to maximise opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

The role requires resilience, relationship-building and a practical, problem-solving approach. It is a fixed-term post until 31 March 2027, with potential for renewal, and is based in the prison.