OCCASIONAL TEACHER / TUTOR Location: HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Road, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, ME12 4AX Hours: Ad-hoc / Variable Salary: £27.50 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 an enthusiastic and talented teacher/tutor who is looking to transform lives through learning? Have you ever thought of a career in Prison Education? Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team at HMP Swaleside are seeking innovative Teachers/Tutors 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. HMP Swaleside are currently looking for individuals with one or more of the below skillsets to support their curriculum delivery. Functional Skills English Functional Skills Maths ICT (Computer/Digital Skills) Mentoring Art & Design Personal Social Development 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 SWALESIDE… HMP Swaleside is a Category B prison, holding approximately 950 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison is located on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent and is part of a cluster of three prisons that sit just along from the scenic Elmley Nature Reserve. The education department at HMP Swaleside is a bright and welcoming space that really feels like a college within a prison. HMP Swaleside’s focus is firmly fixed on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, vocational and skills-based training and education, in a pro social environment. Courses at HMP Swaleside include Maths, English, IT, ESOL, Art, Music, Multi-Skills, Personal Development and Catering, with dedicated Learning Support staff and much more. We also encourage our learners to engage in wider projects such as the Koestler Awards that run a nationwide art competition yearly, allowing the talent of those in the justice system to be showcased to the public. The past three years learners from HMP Swaleside have both won awards and been picked for the final exhibition at the Southbank Centre, something we are very proud of. The education delivery hours are Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 11.30am, 2.00pm – 4.30pm and on Fridays 9:00am – 11.30am, with staff working on-site 8:00am – 5:00pm Mon - Thurs and 8:00am – 12:30pm Fri. Class sizes typically range from 8-12 learners. HMP Swaleside is easily accessible by car and there is free staff parking on site.