SUPPLY TEACHER - PRISON EDUCATION - ISLE OF SHEPPEY – ALL SUBJECTS Locations - HMP Elmley, ME12 4DZ Hours: Ad-hoc / Variable Salary: £28.50 per hour Reporting To: Education Manager IN SHORT Have you ever thought of a career in Prison Education? Do you like working in a challenging but rewarding environment where each day is different and time flies? Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team at HMP Elmley are seeking innovative and engaging Teachers to work with a diverse group of learners, helping to build their confidence, develop their skills and achieve within a college environment. The College are looking for Supply teachers interested in variable/ad-hoc hours who are keen to explore Prison Education at HMP Elmley. HMP Elmley are currently looking for individuals with one or more of the below skillsets to support their curriculum delivery – Ability to cover more than 1 of these areas would be beneficial. Functional Skills English - Entry to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths - Entry to Level 2 ESOL ICT Art Vocational Subjects – E.g. Health and Safety Catering/Barista If you are a qualified teacher in a subject not listed please do get in touch as your skills are likely to be transferrable Hourly paid opportunities (Occasional Workers) can be varying and change frequently so flexible availability is essential. Requirements can range from short notice short term cover to longer term sickness cover or recruitment gaps and anything in between. If you hold qualifications or expertise in more than one area or are able to travel to more than one prison, this could give you the opportunity to cover across multiple courses/sites and as a result the potential for more hours. 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 Elmley… HMP Elmley is a Category B local and remand prison, holding approximately 1,200 adult male sentenced offenders. HMP Elmley is the largest of three prisons beside the village of Eastchurch. It sits alongside HMP Swaleside (Long term High Security) and HMP Standford Hill (Open D-cat) as part of the Sheppey prisons cluster. HMP Elmley’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 Elmley include Maths, English, ESOL, Peer Mentoring, Barista and Food Safety. A bespoke Projects course supports specific cohorts and hard to reach learners, whilst there are dedicated inclusion practitioners, induction facilitators, a reading and engagement specialist and pastoral lead and much more. The education delivery hours are Monday to Thursday 08:50am – 11.20am, 13.50pm – 4.20pm and on Fridays 8.50am – 11.20am, with staff working on-site 8:15am – 4:45pm each day Monday to Thursday and 8:15am – 1:45pm on Fridays. Class sizes typically range from 8-12 learners. There is free parking available in a secure staff parking area or commuter access is reached via bus routes with the closest train station being Sheerness.