Occasional Worker Location: HMP Lewes, 1 Brighton Road, Lewes BN7 1EA Hours: Ad-hoc / Variable Salary: £28.50 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 looking for flexible/ad-hoc working hours? Have you ever thought of a career in Prison Education? Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team at HMP Lewes, are seeking innovative Teachers 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. 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 LEWES HMP Lewes is a local Category B prison in East Sussex, the term local means that the prison holds those on to the local courts, as well as sentenced prisoners. HMP Lewes holds approximately 659 offenders, these are made up of adult males of all ages, including young adults. The offenders may be sentenced or unsentenced. The three-storey prison was built in 1853 for just £56,000 and, over time, many original features have been updated. In 2023 HMP Lewes celebrated 170 years since construction was completed. HMP Lewes’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 Lewes consist of core curriculum including Maths, English, ESOL, Learning Support and much more. HMP Lewes is one of very few prisons that have a neurodiverse wing to cater for neurodiverse offenders. The education delivery hours are Monday to Thursday 9am – 11.30am, 2.00pm – 4.30pm and on Fridays 9am – 10.30am, 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. There is commuter access, limited parking in the prison, with local area parking available.