OCCASIONAL WORKERS - PRISON EDUCATION – REGISTER YOUR INTEREST Locations - HMP Rochester, 1 Fort Rd, Rochester ME1 3QS Hours: Ad-hoc / Variable Salary: £13.70 - £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 Rochester are seeking motivated and passionate individuals 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 people interested in variable/ad-hoc hours who are keen to explore Prison Education at HMP Rochester. HMP Rochester are currently looking for individuals with one or more of the below skillsets to support their curriculum delivery – Ability or interest to help in more than 1 of these areas would be beneficial. Functional Skills English - Entry to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths - Entry to Level 2 IT Vocational Subjects – E.g. Health and Safety, Construction, Catering Learner Support General Administration 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. In terms of working pattern/cover hours - these would fall between Monday to Thursday (Full days - 8:15 to 16:45) and Friday mornings (Morning only 8:15 to 13:15), so you would need to be available within these times. 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.