Tutor (HMP Grampian)
- Location:
- South Road, Peterhead, AB42 2YY
- Salary:
- £34,655 - £37,833 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 week per year
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.