Overview
General Instructor – HMP Addiewell
Location: HMP Addiewell | Full-Time | Permanent | £28,000 per annum
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the criminal justice system? Do you believe in the power of education to change lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a General Instructor to join our Learning & Skills team at HMP Addiewell, a modern facility housing up to 796 individuals. In this role, you’ll deliver a range of educational and vocational programmes, support employability workshops, and play a vital part in the rehabilitation journey of our learners.
You’ll be more than a teacher — you’ll be a mentor, motivator, and positive role model. Sessions cover literacy, IT, creative writing and personal development to prepare individuals for a brighter, more productive future. This is diverse, impactful work in a secure environment that values innovation, compassion, and progress.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Deliver up to 4 teaching sessions per day (32.5 hours/week) to small groups (max. 16 learners).
* Teach subjects across SCQF Levels 2–6, from core skills to vocational training.
* Support the employment team by helping manage attendance, performance, and output quality.
* Design and deliver creative, inclusive, and engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
* Inspire learners to gain confidence, build skills, and work toward meaningful change.
* Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to support sentence planning, employability, and rehabilitation.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* A genuine interest in rehabilitation and personal development
* Ability to adapt your teaching style to different learners
* Confident in delivering a variety of subjects
* Organised, IT-literate, and a strong communicator
* Able to work occasional evenings or weekends as required
Desirable
* SCQF Level 7 in a teaching/training discipline — or willingness to achieve this within 18 months
* Experience working in a training or education setting, ideally with challenging groups
* Understanding of SQA outcomes and experience with accredited course delivery
What You’ll Get in Return
* £28,000 salary
* Monday to Friday schedule (with occasional evening/weekend work)
* Permanent, full-time contract (40 hours/week)
* Purposeful, varied work in a supportive team environment
* 20+ Sodexo benefits including:
o Sodexo retirement plan
o Discounts from 1,900+ brands
o Gym discounts
o 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and help shape a better tomorrow.
Why Join Us?
At Sodexo, we’re committed to creating a better everyday for everyone. As the global leader in Quality of Life services, we believe in building inclusive workplaces where everyone belongs. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the workplace.
Attached documents
* UK Rewards and Benefits Guide.pdf
* General Instructor - Job Description Aug 25.docx
References and further information may appear via the posting; we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
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