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Reference: FEB20250643
Expiry date: 23:59, Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Location: Isle of Sheppey
Salary: Up to £28.50 per hour
Benefits: Flexibility
Occasional Worker
Location: HMP Stanford Hill, Church Road, Sheerness ME12 4AA
Hours: Ad-hoc / Variable
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 Stanford Hill is 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 is 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 Standford Hill
HMP Standford Hill is a Category D prison, holding approximately 500 adult male sentenced offenders. The site of HMP Standford Hill prison was the first home of British aviation. Standford Hill is an open prison for men. It is one of 3 prisons that form the Sheppey Cluster in Kent, along with HMP Elmley and HMP Swaleside.
HMP Standford Hill’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 Standford Hill include Maths, English, Steps to the Gate, First Aid L3, Health & Safety L2, CSCS and Art. We also support distance learning through the virtual campus, working alongside Open University, Prison Education Trust and many more.
The education delivery hours are Monday to Thursday 8.15am – 11.30am, 1:15pm – 4.45pm and on Fridays 8.15am – 11.30am, with staff working on-site 8:00am – 5:00pm each day and 8:00am – 12pm on Fridays. Class sizes typically range from 8-12 learners.
Commuter information: Regular trains from Sittingbourne onto the island. Transfer to the 360 bus at Queenborough or 373L bus from Sheerness. There is plenty of parking on site.
We pride ourselves on the promotion of reading for pleasure at Standford Hill, with multiple book groups, with a variety of activities taking place to encourage reading.
Standford Hill is committed to providing a safe and educational environment where men can learn new skills to help them on release.
We arguably have the best views over the Sheppey Cluster, which can be enjoyed during the lunch period.
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