Painting and Decorating Tutor

Position: Painting and Decorating Tutor (Permanent)
Job Title:

Painting and Decorating Tutor

Location:

HMP Littlehey
Salary:
From £30,000

Contract:

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

Role Overview :

We are recruiting a skilled Painting and Decorating Tutor to deliver high-quality vocational training 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 providing guidance to help learners overcome barriers and achieve qualifications. It requires flexibility, resilience, and a passion for vocational education.

Key Responsibilities:

Learner Support & Vocational Delivery

* Deliver Painting and Decorating training 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 Painting and Decorating.

* Substantial vocational experience in Painting and Decorating.

* 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)