Position: FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH LECTURER – Prison Education – HMP Fosse Way Reference: NOV Expiry date: 23:59, Sun, 8th Dec 2024 Location: HMP Fosse Way, Tigers Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4WS Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available Salary: Up to £34,778 per annum (dependent on experience) Reporting To: Programme Manager IN SHORT MK College Group has an exciting new opportunity for a creative English Tutor to join the team based at HMP Fosse Way, Leicester. (English will be offered from Entry level to Level 2) As an English Tutor, you will engage prison-based students with creative classes and resources. Many of the students have diverse needs and learning abilities and often have had negative experiences with education. As a successful English Teacher, you will inspire them and provide a positive learning experience. This role may involve outreach work outside of the main classroom setting. You will connect with students professionally, supporting them in their learning, enabling them to achieve success through qualifications, and developing confidence and softer skills applicable to employment and other areas of education. You will also have the opportunity to create your own scheme of work and session plans, where you will be given time to create them, working alongside the advanced practitioner for advice on quality. We seek an individual who can communicate well with students to inspire and motivate them. The average class consists of 12 students, supported by a student mentor and inclusion practitioners. Sessions are approximately 3 hours long, and 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 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) 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 Free on-site parking ABOUT HMP FOSSE WAY HMP Fosse Way is a Category C super prison, holding in excess of 1700 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison operates an offence neutral approach to rehabilitation and is privately operated by Serco. HMP Fosse Way’s focus is firmly fixed on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational-based training and education, in a pro-social environment. Courses at HMP Fosse Way include Maths, English, IT, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Fork-Lift, Barbering, Business Mentoring, and much more. The education delivery hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 11.15am, 1:30pm – 4:15pm, with staff working on-site 8:10am – 4:40pm each day. Class sizes typically range from 12 learners in classrooms to 17 learners in workshops. The site offers free parking, with South Wigston Train Station located within walking distance. Staff facilities include a bistro, coffee shop, gym and electric car charging points. #J-18808-Ljbffr
