TEACHER / TUTOR

Location: HMP Frankland, Brasside, Durham, DH1 5YA
Hours: Ad-hoc / Variable
Salary: £24.00 per hour
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/tutor who is looking to transform lives through learning?

Have you ever thought of a career in Prison Education?

Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team at HMP Frankland are seeking innovative Teachers/Tutors to deliver to a diverse group of learners, helping to build their confidence, develop their skills and achieve within a college environment. The College are looking for candidates interested in variable hours, on an ad-hoc basis, who are keen to explore Prison Education.

HMP Frankland are currently looking for individuals with one or more of the below skillsets to support their curriculum delivery.

• Functional Skills English Entry to Level 2
• Functional Skills Maths Entry to Level 2

A teaching qualification would be desirable, however those willing to work towards a teaching qualification who hold supporting subject specialism or industry experience would also be considered - we can provide the training to help you achieve your full potential.

Get in touch today if you are a passionate person with the capacity to become a great teacher, looking to share your knowledge and learned experiences. 

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

ABOUT HMP FRANKLAND:

HMP Frankland, originally opened in 1980, is a High Security prison holding Category A, Category A High Risk and Category B adult males. Situated in County Durham near the village of Brasside.

HMP Frankland currently has 843 prisoners, over a quarter of which are classed as category A. There are 3 delivery areas within the prison – Vulnerable Prisoners, Main Location and The Separation Centre. Vulnerable prisoners make up nearly half of the total prison population.

Frankland manages complex prisoners which are convicted for 4 years or more with an average sentence of 10 years plus. Due to the length of sentences, the prison population overall is stable and within the education department learners are keen to engage.

The curriculum includes but is not limited to Functional Skills English and Maths – up to level 2, Business admin, IT and Distance Learning. There is a focus on social enterprise with classes such as card making and woodwork/production of wooden products.

** For further information about this opportunity, please refer to the attached document.