Dovetail and Slate
Maths Tutor
Job Location
St. Johns, United Kingdom
Job Description
Have you ever considered working... in a prison?
This is an excellent opportunity to educate and rehabilitate adult learners.
If you would like a unique and challenging non-teaching role, where you can genuinely make a difference, enhance the prospects of learners, and ultimately change people's lives for the better - then this could be the opportunity for you.
Like any educational setting, Prisons come with their challenges. In this environment, learners are locked up for large periods of the day, away from their families and for some, their children. Most are at rock bottom, having to live with the regret of what they have done - education gives them a focus. And hope.
Prisons have a dedicated education department, with classrooms and fully functioning workshops, where teaching and learning can take place. You will be fully supported by an experienced education department. Training and development opportunities are available.
Details of this position:
This position is for a full time Maths Tutor in Prison Education to deliver accreddited Functional Skills (E1,2,3 and Level 1-2) classes.
This role will involve outreach work outside of the main classroom setting. You will also be working with learners on a 1:1 basis in the wings, workshops and other areas of the prison, wokring with hard to reach learners (those disengaged with education).
The Outreach work involves connecting with learners in a professional manner, supporting them with their learning, enabling them to feel more secure within education and encouraging them to return to a classroom setting.
Candidates must be able to drive, or be local to the prison. Public transport is difficult/near impossible to access around the prison's location.
Work schedule: Full time 37.5 hours per week (open to part time)
Salary scale: Up to £36,750.00 per annum (prorata for part-time working hours).
Annual leave: 38 days, inclusive of bank holidays
To be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
Good basic general education including GCSE (or) equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above.
A Degree, or professional qualification, which is appropriate to the work.
Experience in supporting in learners reengaging into education
Resilient
Teaching Qualification
All candidates for teaching posts must possess a recognised Teaching Qualification, or be prepared to gain within the first two years of service, with the assistance of the College.Benefits
35 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
Generous Pension Scheme
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
Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities
The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.
Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not be for everyone, but anyone with a slight interest is encouraged to apply and if suitable, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion with the hiring manager directly over the phone, who can provide more detail and an insight into life working in a prison.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.
If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail.
If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency
Location: St. Johns, GB
Posted Date: 12/17/2024
This is an excellent opportunity to educate and rehabilitate adult learners.
If you would like a unique and challenging non-teaching role, where you can genuinely make a difference, enhance the prospects of learners, and ultimately change people's lives for the better - then this could be the opportunity for you.
Like any educational setting, Prisons come with their challenges. In this environment, learners are locked up for large periods of the day, away from their families and for some, their children. Most are at rock bottom, having to live with the regret of what they have done - education gives them a focus. And hope.
Prisons have a dedicated education department, with classrooms and fully functioning workshops, where teaching and learning can take place. You will be fully supported by an experienced education department. Training and development opportunities are available.
Details of this position:
This position is for a full time Maths Tutor in Prison Education to deliver accreddited Functional Skills (E1,2,3 and Level 1-2) classes.
This role will involve outreach work outside of the main classroom setting. You will also be working with learners on a 1:1 basis in the wings, workshops and other areas of the prison, wokring with hard to reach learners (those disengaged with education).
The Outreach work involves connecting with learners in a professional manner, supporting them with their learning, enabling them to feel more secure within education and encouraging them to return to a classroom setting.
Candidates must be able to drive, or be local to the prison. Public transport is difficult/near impossible to access around the prison's location.
Work schedule: Full time 37.5 hours per week (open to part time)
Salary scale: Up to £36,750.00 per annum (prorata for part-time working hours).
Annual leave: 38 days, inclusive of bank holidays
To be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
Good basic general education including GCSE (or) equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above.
A Degree, or professional qualification, which is appropriate to the work.
Experience in supporting in learners reengaging into education
Resilient
Teaching Qualification
All candidates for teaching posts must possess a recognised Teaching Qualification, or be prepared to gain within the first two years of service, with the assistance of the College.Benefits
35 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
Generous Pension Scheme
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
Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities
The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.
Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not be for everyone, but anyone with a slight interest is encouraged to apply and if suitable, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion with the hiring manager directly over the phone, who can provide more detail and an insight into life working in a prison.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.
If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail.
If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.
This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency
Location: St. Johns, GB
Posted Date: 12/17/2024
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