CONSTRUCTION / TRADE - OPPORTUNITIES TO TEACH PRISON EDUCATION - REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAY Locations - HMP Rochester, 1 Fort Rd, Rochester ME1 3QS Hours: Ad-hoc / Variable / Permanent Salary: £28.50 per hour / Salaried positions Reporting To: Education Manager IN SHORT Are you passionate about your trade/skills? Are you looking to do something different? Have you ever thought about getting into Education and passing on some of your knowledge? Milton Keynes College Group at HMP Rochester are always looking for passionate and motivated industry experts to join our teams as Teachers/Tutors within the Vocational provision, helping to build learners’ confidence, develop their skills and achieve within a college environment. Who better to teach our learners than those who have worked directly in the industry Requirements range from single/ad-hoc sessions on an hourly paid basis up to contracted salaried roles. We are looking for individuals with the below skillsets/qualifications who are interested to join the team and support teaching in both the practical and theory elements of our students learning Multi-skills Construction Health & Safety CSCS We are keen to hear from candidates who are interested in starting a career within teaching and want to share their industry knowledge. No previous teaching experience? Don’t let this put you off… If you are a passionate person with the capacity to become a great teacher, we can provide the training to help you achieve your full potential, just as we expect you to be able to help our learners achieve theirs. 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 ROCHESTER HMP Rochester is a Category C prison, holding approximately 950 adult male sentenced offenders across two sites. The main site of HMP Rochester is located on the site of the eponymous “borstal” and many of the original structures and buildings remain, including the recognisable clock tower and gate lodge. The prison marked its 150-year anniversary this year, in commemoration of its rich and vibrant history, initially as a young offenders’ institute and in later years, an adult only establishment. It has seen numerous extensions over the years, making it one of the larger prisons in the area, with sprawling grounds and a wide range of facilities. Having recently merged with the smaller adjacent prison, formerly the youth justice facility known as Cookham Wood, Rochester has undergone an exciting period of expansion that has created new opportunities for both staff and the prison population. HMP Rochester’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. Both sites offer a multitude of opportunities for offenders to engage in purposeful activity across many areas. Courses at HMP Rochester include Maths, English, IT, catering, art, mentoring and training, construction skills and much more. Prisoners are supported to gain qualifications and to develop the skills and knowledge that prepare them for a productive, crime-free life outside the establishment and our staff are an essential part of the journey. The education delivery hours are Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 11.30am, 1.45pm – 4.30pm and on Fridays 8.45am – 11.30am, with staff working on-site 8:15am – 4:45pm each day and 8:15am – 1:15pm on Fridays. Class sizes typically range from 8-12 learners. Located a short distance from the M2 and the M20, HMP Rochester stands proud on the hill with outstanding views out over the North Downs and surrounded by the beautiful Kent countryside. There is plentiful free on-site parking available to all staff and on-site facilities include gyms and fitness classes, a library and freshly made barista coffee. HMP Rochester is undergoing an exciting period of expansion which has created additional roles within this dynamic and innovative team.