Vocational Trades Tutor

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Job Title: Vocational Trades Tutor
Location: HMP Brixton Salary: £35,000 + £5,000 London Weighting Contract: Permanent Prison-based role requiring full site presence and face-to-face learner engagement.
Role Overview:
We are recruiting a dedicated Vocational Trades Tutor to deliver high-quality training in multiple trades within a prison setting. You will work with small groups of learners to develop practical skills, knowledge, and behaviours that support their long-term goals and reduce re-offending.
This role involves creating tailored training plans, delivering engaging lessons, and inspiring learners who may have had little or no prior education. You will need flexibility, resilience, and a passion for vocational education.
Key Responsibilities:
Learner Support & Vocational Delivery
* Deliver vocational training in multiple trades (e.g., bricklaying, painting and decorating, carpentry, electrics) up to Level 2.
* Identify individual learner needs and create personalised learning plans linked to employment goals.
* Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans addressing vocational skills and employability.
* Engage and motivate learners to increase retention and progression.
* Provide constructive feedback and adapt curriculum content based on learner feedback.
Programme Administration & Compliance
* Complete all required documentation (registers, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, awarding body paperwork) in line with contractual deadlines.
* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.
* Meet contractual KPIs and performance targets.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
* Work with colleagues to support learner progression towards qualifications and employment.
* Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Criteria:
* Level 2 vocational qualification in one or more trades (bricklaying, painting and decorating, carpentry, electrics).
* Substantial vocational experience in one or more of the above trades.
* Experience delivering vocational training.
* Ability to use diverse teaching methods to engage learners.
* Strong communication and facilitation skills.
* Understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection.
Desirable Criteria:
* Teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards).
* Experience developing curriculum and delivering roll-on, roll-off programmes.
* Empathy and experience working with disadvantaged groups or in secure environments.
* Knowledge of OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
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Location:
Brixton
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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