Location
HMP Rochester, 1 Fort Rd, Rochester, ME1 3QS
Hours
37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Flexible Working
We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours.
Salary
Up to £38,000 per annum (Subject to experience)
Apprenticeships
Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standards.
Reporting To
Education Manager
Job Overview
MK College Group has an exciting new opportunity for a creative English Lecturer to join the team based at HMP Rochester, which is undergoing a period of expansion due to the recent merger with the adjacent prison, Cookham Wood. This acquisition has created this new role within our dynamic and innovative team.
Responsibilities
As an English Lecturer, you will:
1. Engage prison-based learners through the delivery of creative classes and engaging resources.
2. Teach a functional skills programme tailored to meet the needs of adult learners.
3. Support learners in improving their communication skills, growing their confidence, and developing a love of reading.
4. Work with learners from diverse backgrounds and within different settings, either classroom-based or in smaller groups.
5. Connect with learners in a professional manner, enabling them to achieve success through qualifications and soft skills.
6. Deliver lessons that are adaptable, innovative, and imaginative, with an average class size of 10 learners and sessions lasting approximately 3 hours.
About HMP Rochester
HMP Rochester is a Category C prison, holding approximately 950 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison focuses on reducing reoffending by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational training, and education.
Education Delivery Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:45am – 11:30am, 1:45pm – 4:30pm, and Fridays 8:45am – 11:30am.
Additional Information
Located a short distance from the M2 and M20, HMP Rochester offers free on-site parking and facilities including gyms, fitness classes, and a library.
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