Vocational Trades Tutor

Position: Vocational Trades Tutor (Permanent)
Location: Brixton

Job Title:

Vocational Trades Tutor

Location:

HMP Brixton
Salary: £35,000 + £5,000 London Weighting

Contract:

Permanent
Prison-based role requiring full site presence and face-to-face learner engagement.

Role Overview :

We are recruiting a dedicated Vocational Trades Tutor to deliver high-quality training in multiple trades within a prison setting. You will work with small groups of learners to develop practical skills, knowledge, and behaviours that support their long-term goals and reduce re-offending.

This role involves creating tailored training plans, delivering engaging lessons, and inspiring learners who may have had little or no prior education. You will need flexibility, resilience, and a passion for vocational education.

Key Responsibilities:

Learner Support & Vocational Delivery

* Deliver vocational training in multiple trades (e.g., bricklaying, painting and decorating, carpentry, electrics) up to Level 2.

* Identify individual learner needs and create personalised learning plans linked to employment goals.

* Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans addressing vocational skills and employability.

* Engage and motivate learners to increase retention and progression.

* Provide constructive feedback and adapt curriculum content based on learner feedback.

Programme Administration & Compliance

* Complete all required documentation (registers, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, awarding body paperwork) in line with contractual deadlines.

* Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.

* Meet contractual KPIs and performance targets.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

* Work with colleagues to support learner progression towards qualifications and employment.

* Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria :

* Level 2 vocational qualification in one or more trades (bricklaying, painting and decorating, carpentry, electrics).

* Substantial vocational experience in one or more of the above trades.

* Experience delivering vocational training.

* Ability to use diverse teaching methods to engage learners.

* Strong communication and facilitation skills.

* Understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection.

Desirable Criteria:

* Teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards).

* Experience developing curriculum and delivering roll-on, roll-off programmes.

* Empathy and experience working with disadvantaged groups or in secure environments.

* Knowledge of OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF)