Tutor (HMP Grampian)

Learning and Skills Services (Scottish Prison Services)

HMP Grampian (Learning Centre)

Temporary until 31 January 2026

About the Role

Join our dynamic team in creating a positive learning atmosphere within our Learner Centres, encouraging learner interest and motivation whilst supporting learners in the achievement of their short and long-term aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver and assess approved SQA qualification up to and including SCQF Level 5 and accredited and non-accredited qualifications in a range of subject areas.

· Update learning materials as required to meet learners’ needs and interests within the context of the prison environment.

· Participate in learner enrolment and completion of learner documentation as required. Providing support and guidance to learners as and when required.

· Follow agreed quality assurance processes and procedures.

· Work in collaboration with colleagues, partners, agencies and SPS to improve the learners’ experience.

· Provide and take responsibility for reporting on a range of information including learner’s progress, which you will also input on to PR2.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential:
• Educated to minimum HNC or equivalent (SCQF Level 7) in relevant area
• Qualification in SALL (Supporting Adult Literacy Learners) SCQF level 6 or other community-based learning qualification – or be willing to work towards this qualification
• SQA units aligned to the national Occupational Standards for assessment, planning and internal verification, or be willing to work
• Experience working with offenders or hard to reach learners

o Knowledge of the SQA Framework.

• Desirable:
• Assessor / Verifier awards
• Knowledge of a range of awarding bodies.
• Knowledge and experience of Project Based Learning
• Proven track record of working a range of partners to deliver learning outcomes.
• Experience of working with learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.

Skills and Attributes

• Essential:
• Effective communication skills with enthusiasm for your professional discipline.
• Approachable, supportive, self-motivated and flexible.
• Time management skills.
• Keep up to date with developments in learning methodologies and own subject area.
• Appropriate knowledge of existing, emerging and assistive technologies to support and enhance the learner journey.

Training

As this position is based within a prison setting, the successful candidate(s) will be required to complete mandatory in-house SPS Training, which includes classroom work as well as scenario based physical movements for self-defence purposes.