Associate Tutor at HMP High Down

As an associate tutor at HMP High Down, you will play a crucial role in helping our learners develop their skills to ensure they can go on to do other work and activities. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons both in the education department and in designated rooms on the Prison House Blocks, tailoring your teaching to meet the needs of each individual learner. Your enthusiasm for education and dedication to our learners' success will make you a valuable asset to our team. This is an amazing opportunity to work as part of a close knit, supportive team who are committed to staff wellbeing and learner progress. This is a full-time role, 37 hours per week over 4.5 days. Monday - Thursday 7.45 to16.45 with a 12.45pm finish on a Friday. Out of this, you will be working with a maximum of 12 to 14 learners at any time for 23 to 26 hours. The remaining 11 to 14 hours include administration/preparation time. All planning and marking are done on site within the working hours and there is not a requirement to complete any additional extra-curricular activities apart from within your working day. You do not have to have a teaching qualification to apply for this role but should have transferrable relative skills and be prepared to work towards a full teaching qualification within the first year of appointment. You will be supported to do this by the local and regional team and be given appropriate time away from site to study. Responsibilities

• Cover maths, English, Business and vocational classes and deliver high-quality lessons in class and 1:1 to L2 exam level.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and participation.
• Assess learner needs and develop individualised learning plans.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for all learners.
• Stay up to date with curriculum changes and best practices in education.
The person
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy
• Track record of communicating effectively with adults and young people
• Gain/hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• A subject specialist qualification at Level 4 (Level 5 - new standards) with a commitment to obtain the relevant outstanding Level 4 (Level 5 - new standards) qualification within a specified time scale (required).
  
  Are you passionate about education and committed to helping learners unlock their full potential? Do you have teaching skills that you'd like to develop and are able to communicate effectively with adults and young people in a variety of settings, with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those you teach? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
  
  However, the right candidate with appropriate experience might be considered if they are committed to completing their teaching qualification within the first year of employment.
At Novus we work with passion, care and commitment to create the foundations for change. For more than 30 years we have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in prison settings across England and Wales, to take new directions. Colleague Benefits As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:
• Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
• We support you through a teacher training qualification and assessor qualifications.
• Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment
• Good progression routes into management positions within education
• Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges.
• Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum.
• Part of the wider community of the prison service
• Additional behavioural and complex need support
• Excellent pension scheme options including Teachers Pension scheme.
• Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service.
• Health care discounts through Simply Health
• Retail discounts through You at Work