Reference: JAN20257161
Expiry date: 23:59, Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Location: HMP Fosse Way, Tigers Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4WS
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours
Salary: Up to £34,778 per annum (dependent on experience)
Reporting To: Programme Manager
Job Summary
MK College Group has an exciting new opportunity for a Business Lecturer to join the team based at HMP Fosse Way, Leicester. As a Business Teacher, you will engage prison-based students with creative classes and resources, inspiring them and providing a positive learning experience.
This role may involve outreach work outside of the main classroom setting, connecting with students in a professional manner and supporting them with their learning. You will enable them to achieve success through qualifications and the development of confidence and softer skills for employment and further education.
We seek an individual who can communicate well with students to inspire and motivate them. The average class consists of 12 students, supported by a student mentor. Sessions are approximately 3 hours long, requiring adaptable, innovative, and imaginative lesson plans.
Minimum Requirements:
* Effective communication skills with students
* Ability to inspire and motivate students
* Experience in teaching or a related field
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 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.
Benefits
* 35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days, and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
* Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
* A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore
* Free on-site parking
About HMP Fosse Way
HMP Fosse Way is a Category C super prison, holding in excess of 1700 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison operates an offence-neutral approach to rehabilitation and is privately operated by Serco. HMP Fosse Way’s focus is on reducing reoffending and preparing offenders for release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational-based training, and education in a pro-social environment.
Courses at HMP Fosse Way include Maths, English, IT, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Fork-Lift, Barbering, Business Mentoring, and more.
The education delivery hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 11:15 am, 1:30 pm – 4:15 pm, with staff working on-site 8:10 am – 4:40 pm each day. Class sizes typically range from 12 learners in classrooms to 17 learners in workshops.
The site offers free parking, with South Wigston Train Station located within walking distance. Staff facilities include a bistro, coffee shop, gym, and electric car charging points.
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