TEACHER / TUTOR

Location: HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Road, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, ME12 4AX
Hours: Ad-hoc / Variable
Salary: £27.50 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 Swaleside 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 Swaleside are currently looking for individuals with one or more of the below skillsets to support their curriculum delivery.

• Functional Skills English
• Functional Skills Maths
• ICT (Computer/Digital Skills)
• Business Studies
• Catering
• Construction Skills

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 Swaleside…

Swaleside is a category B Long Term High Security prison for males. It is located on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent with an operational capacity of 1112. Core values include building a rehabilitative culture and reducing re-offending. Swaleside has a broad education curriculum with future plans for growth.

The curriculum at HMP Swaleside is broad. The prison delivers Functional Skills Maths and English, ESOL, Mentoring, Multi-Skills, Business Studies, IT, Employability, Nutrition, Art, Food Safety and Catering, Music, Radio, Science and Creative Writing. The prison is also hoping to expand the education curriculum in the future to include outreach services to the CSRU and workshops.

The education regime is 8.15am – 11.30am and 1.45pm – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday. Fridays are 8.15am – 11am.

The education department consists of spacious classrooms with excellent facilities, the environment strongly reflects a college rather than a prison.

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