Job Introduction
The role involves delivering high-quality education to support rehabilitation and employability for offenders at HMP Forest Bank.
Job Title
Teacher of English and Maths
Location
Education Department, HMP Forest Bank
Employer
Sodexo
About The Role
Sodexo is seeking a resilient and motivated Teacher of English and Maths to join the Education Department at HMP Forest Bank. This role is integral to delivering high-quality education that supports offenders’ rehabilitation and equips them with essential skills to reduce reoffending and increase employability.
Key Responsibilities
* Teach accredited and non-accredited English and Maths courses up to Level 2, including Functional Skills.
* Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate stimulating courses and learning activities tailored to learners’ needs.
* Deliver initial assessments and diagnostic testing to place learners appropriately and signpost them to relevant educational pathways.
* Challenge and motivate hard-to-reach and sometimes challenging learners, promoting positive behaviour and increased self-esteem through effective role modelling.
* Identify and respond to individual learning needs, including learners with SEND/LDD, and develop suitable support plans.
* Collaborate with education and regime delivery teams to provide a broad and relevant educational programme.
* Maintain quality assurance standards to meet OFSTED and internal inspection requirements.
* Ensure strict adherence to Prison Service and HMP Forest Bank security policies and procedures.
* Monitor and report on learner attendance, progress, achievement, and qualification outcomes.
* Participate actively in team meetings, course reviews, and continuous professional development initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential
* PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
* Experience teaching Maths and English, with sound knowledge of Functional Skills.
* Understanding of SEND/Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD).
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to diverse learners.
* Flexible, responsive, and enthusiastic with a commitment to innovation and self-motivation.
* Passionate about offender rehabilitation and resettlement.
* Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
Desirable
* Experience working with challenging behaviours.
* Experience in a prison or secure environment.
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
We offer 20+ Sodexo benefits, including a retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discounts, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing support on emotional, legal, and financial matters. For full details, please see attached.
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Attached documents
* job description - Maths and English.docx
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