Tutor - Based with HMP Dumfries

Tutor – Learning and Skills Services (SPS)

HMP Dumfries

£27,560 to £30,699 per annum, pro-rata

Permanent

21 hours per week

Based within HMP Dumfries but postholder will travel to other Prisons

We are looking to recruit a part time Tutor who is passionate about delivering quality project based learning across the curriculum including core and life skills, creative skills, health and wellbeing and social studies within the context of a prison environment.

Creating a positive learning atmosphere encouraging learner interest, motivation and achievement are essential in this role in order to support learners in the achievement of their short and long term aspirations.

As well as delivering and assessing approved SQA qualifications up to and including SCQF level 5 and accredited and non-accredited qualifications in a range of subject areas, you will update learning materials as required to meet learners' needs and interests within the context of the prison environment

Educated to a minimum HNC or equivalent (SCQF Level 7) in relevant area, you should also hold a qualification in SALL (Supporting Adult Literacy Learners) SCQF level 6 or other community based learning qualification, or, be willing to work towards this qualification. A knowledge of SQA frameworks is essential.

You should have experience in working with offenders or hard to reach learners.

Effective communication and time management skills are essential as is enthusiasm for your professional discipline, being approachable, supportive, self-motivated and flexible.

The above post(s) will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check and as such the successful candidate(s) will be required to make an application for membership under the Scheme.

This is a peripatetic role and whilst the postholder will be based in HMP Dumfries, they be required to work within our West cluster which also includes HMP Barlinnie, HMP Greenock and HMP Low Moss.

The successful candidate will also have to complete mandatory in-house prison based training as appropriate.

Further information and to apply for the position please visit our jobsite https://www.fife.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Our Human Resources Team are available to answer any questions you may have about any of our vacancies. Contact the team by emailing humanresources@fife.ac.uk.