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SalaryPackage DescriptionFull Time – 40 hours per week (Evenings and Weekends Included)Salary – circa £27,000 per annum depending on experience.Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationAccess to ongoing training and development programsCountless opportunities to grow within the companyFull training and full protective uniform suppliedHealth and wellbeing incentivesReward and Recognition schemes Flexible working consideredVolunteering days Cycle to work schemeLife Assurance Free meals and parking on siteWe're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.All offers are subject to full security clearance checks Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Job Introduction The Learning & Activities Department delivers a wide range of educational and vocational activities for the 700 prisoners and seeks to invest in a passionate, open-minded, patient, and innovative instructor to join the team. Reporting to a Team Leader, the role would suit someone with extensive knowledge and experience in delivering various forms of education in a classroom setting. You should possess the patience and ability to pass on these skills and experience to others in the knowledge that this could help to change their lives for the better. The position is diverse, thought-provoking and challenging/rewarding in equal measures. Main ResponsibilitiesPlan courses and programmes to deliver training.Report on prisoners’ progress and collaborate with colleagues to improve sentence management, increase core skills and prepare prisoners for release.Encourage, support and sustain prisoners seeking to broaden their life and practical skills.Work with colleagues in SQA and have a knowledge of external awarding bodies.To liaise with prison staff, allocations staff and actively recruit new. To provide a wide range of progressive and stimulating material to prisoners in conjunction with an overseeing tutor. To prepare prisoners for assessments where appropriate and encourage demonstrable learning outcomes.To utilise these skills as means of focusing prisoners on alternative life choices to criminality. To contribute to the preparation of prisoners who wish to further their education post-release.Any other reasonable professional duties at the request of your Line manager. Ensure compliance with relevant teaching, quality assurance and testing/assessment guidelines. Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements The Ideal CandidateSkills/Experience Required: We need Instructors with previous experience in a training environment or who can demonstrate they have the necessary skills to teach others Hold SCQF Level 7 in a teaching discipline – or equivalent. Those without the relevant qualification would be given the opportunity to gain the qualification within 18 months of starting to practise.Candidates should have knowledge of the principles and practices of adult education; knowledge of instructional planning and teaching methods; skill in use of assessment instruments; ability to develop appropriate educational goals and objectives and an ability to establish and maintain an effective learning environment. Strong organisational skills – both in terms of people and materialsKnowledge of relevant health and safety legislationFlexibility of work: Evenings and Weekends will be required. Personal Qualities Patience and a calm mannerAbility to adjust teaching style to suit different learning styles.Excellent communication and good organisational skills. Proficient IT skills and comfortable with MOS package. Good problem-solving skills.Team Player. Have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offendersHave an ability to always communicate effectively through different mediums, including spoken and written communication.Experience of instructing/supporting challenging individuals / Experience in a prison environmentAbility to deliver a range of subjects or courses to learnersJoin Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers About The Company HMP Addiewell opened in 2008 and has become an integral part of the Scottish Prison Service estate earning much praise from (amongst others) HMCIP, for its innovation, use of technology, strong partnership working as well as its “can do” culture.At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.Sodexo Justice Services is a custodial services company with a reputation for delivering high quality services through its philosophy that everyone can develop and make changes for the better. HMP Addiewell is a learning prison, with a strong and concerted focus on learning not to reoffend, relevant skills training and employability and we work with all areas of the wider community to ensure residents have the best possible chance of leading positive lives following their release.Sodexo Justice delivers custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of 7 prisons within England, Scotland and Wales and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.
