Tutor - Learning and Skills Services (Scottish Prison Service)

£34,655 - £37,833 per annum (salary is subject to pending job evaluation)

HMP Barlinnie (Learning Centre)

14 hours per week

Temporary until 31 July 2025

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. The main focus of delivery would be English and Core Skills.

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.

Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.

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
• 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.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 17 February 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team