Vocational Trades Instructor for Prison Learners

Sodexo Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Government Services is seeking a Skills Instructor at HMP Addiewell to deliver practical vocational training across manufacturing, fabric and textile work, and industrial trades. You’ll help learners gain qualifications and develop transferable skills to support rehabilitation and future employment.

The role requires proven training delivery, a teaching qualification (SCQF Level 7 or equivalent) or willingness to attain it within 18 months, and strong communication, planning and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering training, teaching, coaching or mentoring.
• A recognised teaching qualification at SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent), or a willingness to achieve this within 18 months.
• Experience in vocational trades, manufacturing, industrial environments or practical skills training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging vocational training programmes.
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources.
• Assess learner progress and maintain accurate educational records.
• Prepare learners for internal and external qualifications where appropriate.
• Monitor attendance, achievement and progression.
• Support prisoners in developing transferable employability and life skills.
• Encourage participation and actively recruit learners into education programmes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, prison staff and awarding organisations.
• Maintain quality standards, inventory records and tool control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with teaching, assessment and quality assurance requirements.
• Contribute to course reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help learners prepare for further education, employment and successful reintegration into the community.

Skills

Teaching

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Education

SCQF Level 7

Job description

Sodexo Government Services is seeking a Skills Instructor at HMP Addiewell to deliver practical vocational training across manufacturing, fabric and textile work, and industrial trades. You’ll help learners gain qualifications and develop transferable skills to support rehabilitation and future employment.

The role requires proven training delivery, a teaching qualification (SCQF Level 7 or equivalent) or willingness to attain it within 18 months, and strong communication, planning and