Prison Trainer & Assessor: Transforming Learners

St Giles Trust; Metchley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St Giles Trust is seeking an experienced Trainer Assessor to join our Justice team at HMP Dovegate. You will deliver high-quality training, assessment and learner support that enables people in custody to gain qualifications and develop employability skills for release.

The role covers accredited programmes, including Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, with duties spanning planning, progress reviews and collaboration with staff and external partners. DBS and Prison Vetting are required.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent assessor qualification).
• A teaching qualification or relevant training experience.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Ability to motivate and support learners with complex needs to achieve their potential.
• Enhanced DBS check and Prison Vetting are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training and assessment to enable learners to achieve vocational qualifications.
• Support individuals with multiple and complex needs to reach learning goals and build confidence.
• Develop assessment plans, review progress and give constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate learner records and portfolios per quality assurance requirements.
• Collaborate with prison staff, employers, and external partners to create progression opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Motivational support

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

Teaching qualification / training experience

Job description

St Giles Trust is seeking an experienced Trainer Assessor to join our Justice team at HMP Dovegate. You will deliver high-quality training, assessment and learner support that enables people in custody to gain qualifications and develop employability skills for release.

The role covers accredited programmes, including Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, with duties spanning planning, progress reviews and collaboration with staff and external partners. DBS and Prison Vetting are required.