Textiles Production Instructor Teach Sewing & Qualifications

Ministry of Justice; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a Specialist Production Instructor in Textiles manufacturing to train prisoners in sewing and machine operation, with responsibility for delivering nationally recognised qualifications.

In this non-operational instructional role, you will supervise a specialist workshop, manage safety and security, assess progress, and maintain records while supporting prisoners to improve employability on release.

Qualifications

• Experience in sewing and textiles manufacturing.
• Ability to teach prisoners to use machines and sew items.
• Ability to deliver nationally recognised qualifications.

Responsibilities

• May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work.
• Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in health and safety, COSHH, machinery and tools usage.
• Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs.
• Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements.
• Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards.

Skills

Sewing

Textiles manufacturing

Teaching prisoners

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a Specialist Production Instructor in Textiles manufacturing to train prisoners in sewing and machine operation, with responsibility for delivering nationally recognised qualifications.

In this non-operational instructional role, you will supervise a specialist workshop, manage safety and security, assess progress, and maintain records while supporting prisoners to improve employability on release.