Construction Tutor (Joinery)
Job Introduction
Sodexo Justice Services is a custodial services company with a reputation for delivering high quality services through its philosophy that everyone can develop and make changes for the better. HMP Addiewell is a learning prison, with a strong and concerted focus on learning not to reoffend, relevant skills training and employability and we work with all areas of the wider community to ensure prisoners have the best possible chance of leading positive lives following release.
The c30-strong Learning & Activities Department caters for a wide range of educational and vocational needs for the 700 prisoners and seeks to invest in a passionate, open-minded, patient and innovative Tutor to join the team. Reporting to the Trades Team Leader, the role is diverse, thought-provoking and challenging/rewarding in equal measure.
Role Responsibility
- Develop the curriculum, predominantly in Joinery, to cater for varying levels of knowledge and aptitudes within the prisoner population
- Create innovative lesson plans to engage and retain prisoner attention and attendance
- Report on prisoner progress and collaborate with colleagues to improve sentence management, increase academic attainment and prepare prisoners for release
- Encourage, support and sustain prisoners seeking to gain qualifications
- Ensure compliance with relevant SQA teaching, quality assurance and testing/assessment guidelines
- Evening and weekend work will be required
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You will also need to undertake training in order to become badged as a PCO
The Ideal Candidate
Experience required:
- We need Tutors with extensive previous experience in educational, training or learning role, predominantly delivering Joinery Skills
- Sound knowledge of SQA Construction award requirements
- An appropriate qualification at SCQF Level 8/9 or equivalent.
- A good understanding of Scottish Learning Frameworks
- Evidence of the ability to build relationships across the classroom, department and prison as a whole
Personal Qualities
- Ability to work under pressure; think clearly and act decisively.
- Good personal organisation skills.
- Good listening and communication skills.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Team Player;
Package Description
Up to £30,450
Evening and weekend work will be required
You will also need to undertake training in order to become badged as a PCO
About the Company
Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions. Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)
