MATHS TUTORS – PRISON EDUCATION

1 PART TIME & 1 FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE

Location: HMP Elmley, Church Rd, Eastchurch, Sheerness ME12 4DZ
Hours: 18 or 37.5 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (Subject to experience)
Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standards
Reporting To: Education Manager
IN SHORT

Do you like working in a challenging but rewarding environment where each day is different and time flies?

Are you an enthusiastic and talented teacher who is looking for a change in 2024?

MK College Group at HMP Elmley are recruiting for innovative Maths Specialist Tutor to deliver pre-entry level, up to level 2 Functional Skills Classes.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will be actively engaging prison-based learners with creative classes and resources. Many of the learners have a diverse range of needs and learning abilities, they will often have had a negative experience with education. As a successful Maths Teacher, you will truly inspire them and provide learners with a positive learning experience.

This role will involve outreach work outside of the main classroom setting. You will also be working with learners on a 1:1 basis in the wings, workshops and other areas of the prison. The Outreach work involves connecting with learners in a professional manner, supporting them with their learning, enabling them to feel more secure within education and encouraging them to return to a classroom setting.

We are seeking an individual who can communicate well with learners to inspire and motivate them. The average class consist of 8 learners and the sessions are approximately 3 hours long. The 1:1 sessions are approximately 30 mins. Your lessons will need to be adaptable, innovative and imaginative.

MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College.  All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).   In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

OUR BENEFITS

• 35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore
• Employee wellbeing platform