Prison Tutor

Vision for Education - Cambridge; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a full-time Tutor to teach core subjects, including Maths and English, in a prison setting. The ideal candidate will exhibit patience and excellent communication skills, and be able to navigate stressful situations. Responsibilities include creating individualized lesson plans and acting as a positive role model for residents. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Qualifications

• Prepared to undergo an enhanced background check.
• Sensitivity and understanding in difficult situations.
• Ability to identify individual needs and develop teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach core subjects like Maths and English to prison residents.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Develop individualized teaching methods.

Skills

Patience

Calmness under stress

Excellent verbal communication

Job description

Vision for Education are looking to source a Tutor to work with residents in a prison for core subjects such as Maths and English.

About the role

We re looking for a calm, patient Tutor to work with residents in a prison to teach them core skills in English, Maths and various other subjects. This will be a full time role starting ASAP. The perfect candidate will be patient, have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, be flexible and open to change and have excellent verbal communication skills. This is a highly rewarding role, working with people who genuinely want to learn and see results.

About the school

This prison has an objective to provide a safe and secure living and working environment for residents in their care. They aim to reduce reoffending through the provision of a rehabilitative culture, offering education and training opportunities, together with support from agencies both within and outside the prison.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Prison Tutor you will:

• Be prepared to undergo an enhanced background check
• Have sensitivity and understanding in regard to difficult situations
• Act as a positive role model to residents
• Identify the needs of individuals in classes and groups and develop differentiated teaching methods and resources accordingly

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary

£110 to £140 per day

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Experience of delivering lessons or supporting children and adults
• Have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Katy Glenn-Smith on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).