We are looking for an innovative lecturer to deliver Mathematics to a diverse group of learners within the prison. As part of our offender learning team you will help to develop a strong Functional skills programme that meets the needs of the learners, the prison and Milton Keynes College.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated education professional to deliver high learner success, through effective teaching and delivery in Mathematics. This vacancy would suit a highly motivated committed Mathematics teacher, with a can do approach to education. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and creative lecturer, who can thrive upon working within a challenging yet rewarding environment, who can offer skills & knowledge to our learners and guide them throughout their courses.

HMP Sudbury is a male open prison that accepts prisoners from the age of 18 and above. Prisoners from various backgrounds who are nearing the end of their sentence are encouraged to improve their educational experiences to enhance their employment prospects upon release. If you have a passion for improving people’s mathematical skills, are committed to a rehabilitative culture and would thrive in giving others the confidence to move forward in a positive and meaningful way, then we are the team to join.

As a successful candidate you will:

• Hold a relevant qualification (level 3 or above) in Mathematics.
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed)
• Have teaching in Mathematics with relevant up-to-date knowledge.
• Have a proven track record of managing and supporting diverse groups of learners through nationally accredited programmes.
• Have experience of identifying, developing and sharing innovative and creative teaching resources
• Have experience of working with students who may have little experience of education and training (desirable).
• Have knowledge of functional skills qualifications delivered from entry level through to level 2.
• Have the ability to teach creatively, adapting to the needs of a variety of learners and willing to explore new teaching and learning strategies.
• Have good IT skills and willing to develop further.
• Show accuracy and precision in written presentation.
• The requirement of this role is to work across the whole prison estate, on all wings where education is delivered.

Location: HMPYOI Sudbury

Hours: 22 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Salary: £18,015 - £32,578 per annum, pro rata

Closing Date: 2 nd March 2017

More about the rewards

As well as having 35, flexible, days holiday per year pro rata you will also get 3 additional days to be taken over Christmas and of course all of the bank holidays. We offer a car allowance scheme “Just add fuel”, but if you prefer a more environmentally friendly approach to travel we also offer a cycle to work scheme. As part of Milton Keynes College you are entitled to apply for an NUS student discount card with offers in plenty of local restaurants and high street shops. Childcare vouchers are available and of course the option of being part of Teachers Pension Scheme. For more about our benefits please visit the MK College website.

More about the College

Milton Keynes College deliver an exciting and varied curriculum in 28 of Her Majesty’s Prisons and Young Offenders Institutes. We also have a successful Employment Academy model which works with employers and stakeholders to enhance our learners’ chances of re-entering society successfully, to find employment upon release and to live fulfilling lives. The curriculum we offer is designed taking into account both the needs of the learner, external stakeholders and the local employment needs. We are proud of supporting our learners’ successfully through education and ‘Through the Gate’.