Vocational Trades Tutor

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Job Title: Vocational Trades Tutor

Location: HMP Brixton
Salary: £35,000 + £5,000 London Weighting
Contract: Permanent
Prison-based role requiring full site presence and face-to-face learner engagement.

Role Overview:

We are recruiting a dedicated Vocational Trades Tutor to deliver high-quality training in multiple trades within a prison setting. You will work with small groups of learners to develop practical skills, knowledge, and behaviours that support their long-term goals and reduce re-offending.

This role involves creating tailored training plans, delivering engaging lessons, and inspiring learners who may have had little or no prior education. You will need flexibility, resilience, and a passion for vocational education.

Key Responsibilities:

Learner Support & Vocational Delivery

  • Deliver vocational training in multiple trades (e.g., bricklaying, painting and decorating, carpentry, electrics) up to Level 2.
  • Identify individual learner needs and create personalised learning plans linked to employment goals.
  • Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans addressing vocational skills and employability.
  • Engage and motivate learners to increase retention and progression.
  • Provide constructive feedback and adapt curriculum content based on learner feedback.

Programme Administration & Compliance

  • Complete all required documentation (registers, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, awarding body paperwork) in line with contractual deadlines.
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.
  • Meet contractual KPIs and performance targets.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

  • Work with colleagues to support learner progression towards qualifications and employment.
  • Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria:

  • Level 2 vocational qualification in one or more trades (bricklaying, painting and decorating, carpentry, electrics).
  • Substantial vocational experience in one or more of the above trades.
  • Experience delivering vocational training.
  • Ability to use diverse teaching methods to engage learners.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills.
  • Understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards).
  • Experience developing curriculum and delivering roll-on, roll-off programmes.
  • Empathy and experience working with disadvantaged groups or in secure environments.
  • Knowledge of OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF).



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Location:
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Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
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