Site Carpentry Educator — Prison Education

LTE Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Wellbeing/personal development time (2

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Novus is seeking a skilled Site Carpentry Teacher to join our team at HMP Oakwood, delivering vocational learning within a prison education setting. This is a 12-month fixed term contract, full-time at 37 hours per week.

The role involves delivering engaging site carpentry lessons, supporting learners to develop trade skills and safe working practices, with opportunities to progress into construction employment or further training.

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, relevant subject specialist qualification in Site Carpentry, with a commitment to obtain one outstanding qualification within 12 months.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Have industry experience or relevant qualifications in site carpentry, joinery or a related construction trade. Occupational experience is an essential requirement for this role.
• Have experience creating stimulating, vibrant environments which are conducive to learning and motivational for learners
• Have a good previous track record of achieving quality targets and positive team working
• Engage with and produce accurate and timely reports
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills to inspire learners
• Have an ability to motivate and enthuse learners from diverse backgrounds in the subject matter
• Demonstrate good organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet deadlines/targets
• 40 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• 2hrs allocated for wellbeing / personal development per week
• Retail Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical site carpentry lessons and qualifications within a prison education environment, supporting learners to develop essential trade skills, safe working practices and the confidence to progress into further training or employment in the construction industry.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Literacy & Numeracy Level 2

Site carpentry industry experience

Interpersonal & communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivating diverse learners

Education

Teaching qualification in Site Carpentry

Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

Novus is seeking a skilled Site Carpentry Teacher to join our team at HMP Oakwood, delivering vocational learning within a prison education setting. This is a 12-month fixed term contract, full-time at 37 hours per week.

The role involves delivering engaging site carpentry lessons, supporting learners to develop trade skills and safe working practices, with opportunities to progress into construction employment or further training.