Textiles Garment Workshop Instructor – Isle of Wight

Ministry of Justice; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Justice is seeking a Production Instructor – Enterprises at HMP Isle of Wight to supervise prisoners in specialist workshops, deliver training to help gain nationally recognised qualifications, and maintain high standards of security and service delivery.

You will ensure safe learning environments, support prisoners' development, and coordinate with external organisations such as local colleges. This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in health and safety, COSHH, machinery and tools usage.
• Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.
• Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.
• Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners.
• Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate.
• Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults.

Job description

Ministry of Justice is seeking a Production Instructor – Enterprises at HMP Isle of Wight to supervise prisoners in specialist workshops, deliver training to help gain nationally recognised qualifications, and maintain high standards of security and service delivery.

You will ensure safe learning environments, support prisoners' development, and coordinate with external organisations such as local colleges. This is a non-operational role with no line management responsibilities.