Lecturer: Functional Skills English - Prison Education - HMP Fosse Way

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Relevant degree or equivalent vocational qualification
• Full teaching qualification (DTTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed) or willing to work towards.
• Teaching/training or vocational experience in a relevant discipline/subject area and relevant up-to-date knowledge
• Proven track record of managing and supporting diverse groups of students through nationally accredited programmes
• Knowledge of current curriculum and accreditation developments within Education and specific subject areas.

What the college offers its staff

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting learners to develop the skills and understanding needed to contribute positively to a more sustainable future. You’ll help individuals gain confidence, knowledge, and direction, supporting progression into employment, further training, or community reintegration — while directly contributing to improved outcomes and reduced reoffending.

OUR BENEFITS

• 35 days annual leave
• 3 additional company closure days during the festive season
• Birthday off
• 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, Blue Light Card and our reward and recognition platform
• Employee wellbeing platform
• Access to a variety of EDIB related Employee Networks
• Free on-site parking

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.