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Painting and Decorating Tutor

Job Description
Job Role: Painting & Decorating Tutor
Location: HMP The Mount
Salary: From £30,000
Contract: Permanent, full time
Working Environment: Prison based role requiring full onsite, faceand#8209;toand#8209;face delivery

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Painting & Decorating Tutor to deliver highand#8209;quality vocational training to learners at HMP The Mount.
You will work with small groups to build practical skills, technical knowledge, and positive workplace behaviours-supporting learners to achieve recognised qualifications and progress towards employment.
This is a rewarding role where you will design structured lessons, create personalised learning plans, and help individuals overcome barriers to success. Flexibility, resilience, and a passion for vocational education are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Vocational Delivery & Learner Support
  • Deliver Painting & Decorating training up to Level 2.
    - Create personalised learning plans that link directly to learner goals and employability.
    - Prepare, deliver, and review engaging lesson plans covering surface preparation, painting techniques, wallpapering, finishing, and health & safety.
    - Motivate and support learners to increase engagement, retention, and achievement.
    - Provide constructive feedback and adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs.
Programme Administration & Compliance
  • Complete ILPs, registers, progress reviews, and awardingand#8209;body documentation accurately.
    - Ensure adherence to safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and data protection standards.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and prison staff to support learner progression.
    - Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of vocational delivery.
    - Participate in quality assurance, CPD, and standardisation activities.

Essential Criteria:
  • Level 2 qualification in Painting & Decorating.
    - Strong vocational experience within the painting & decorating trade.
    - Experience delivering vocational training or workshopand#8209;based instruction.
    - Ability to use varied teaching strategies to engage adults with different learning needs.
    - Strong communication, organisational, and facilitation skills.
    - Understanding of safeguarding, equality, H&S, and data protection.

Desirable Criteria:
  • Teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
    - Experience delivering training in prison education or other alternative learning environments.
    - Experience developing curriculum or delivering rolland#8209;on/rolland#8209;off programmes.
    - Knowledge of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

How to Apply:
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
Robert Rowe
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