Weston College is the regional provider for the Prison Education Framework (PEF) across the South West of England and is now seeking to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated Generalist Lecturer at HMP The Verne.

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.

Day to day duties of the role

Developing and maintaining a full course file including comprehensive scheme of learning and lesson planning.

Enriching learning through additional projects and broader activity beyond the qualification delivery.

Differentiation of learning to meet individual learners’ needs including providing extra support for learners with LDD needs.

Developing and completing ILPs and contextual statements to monitor individual learner progress.

Required skills and qualifications

A Degree, or professional qualification, which is appropriate to the work.

Knowledge and experience of current teaching and learning strategies

Excellent team working, communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent computer literacy skills including an up to date knowledge of Microsoft Office.

About HMP The Verne

HMP The Verne, a Category C men's prison on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, prioritises education through partnerships with Weston College and the Open University. Residents can access a robust curriculum, which includes distance learning and courses like painting, decorating, and construction. Residents at HMP The Verne have diverse work opportunities, from working in the kitchens, gardens, recycling centre, and barbershop to engaging in practical tasks at the woodmill, where furniture is assembled, or crafting and repairing goods within system itself. Uncover new horizons for personal growth and transformation at HMP The Verne.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement
Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
Generous pension scheme
Local and national staff discounts
Free parking
Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
Focus on staff wellbeing
Wellbeing@weston hub
Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
Employee assistance programme – available 24/7, 365 days a year
Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role.

Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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Generalist Lecturer - HMP The Verne

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