Computer Skills Tutor - Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) is expanding its workforce whilst operating as a newly opened centre. We are looking for respectful, diligent and caring colleagues to join our growing team. Job objectives and responsibilities -To proactively promote and design educational activities in IT, this tutor will deliver workshops to meet the needs of the residents and fulfilling contractual requirements. -To provide a safe, secure, stimulating, supportive and productive environment for residents that encourages them to attend and enables them to learn and develop their skills Main duties -Assess the IT level of all learners who come into the classroom and provide a short induction to residents to encourage their participation and ensure that the teaching provided is relevant and interesting. -Develop and deliver core modular courses and the learning programme, supporting and encouraging all learners to enable them to achieve their learning objectives. -Actively promote e-learning and further education opportunities in the classroom where appropriate -Actively promote the opportunities available to ensure residents are informed and there is optimal uptake. -Create and maintain a safe, secure, positive and friendly learning environment where residents feel welcomed and respected. -Monitor attendance, retention and achievement figures and assist in the development of strategies and procedures to make improvements and ensure value for money. -Ensure the completion of all documentation and administration in line with company policies and any external agency requirements so that accurate, compliant data is maintained and provided. -Use all resources effectively to ensure quality of service and value for money. -Manage the learning environment ensuring maintenance and security of tools and equipment at all times to relevant standards. -Advise on equipment and purchases necessary to meet contractual requirements and best practice within education. -Support Regimes covering other areas as required and provide continuity of service. -Undertake further duties to support the Regimes department and the delivery of relevant vocational courses as required. Person Specification Essential -Appropriate teaching / tutoring experience is required -In-depth knowledge of vocational skills in their area of specialism -Previous teaching experience within a related subject is required Desirable -Experience of delivering relevant workshops and training -Experience within the custodial setting -Experience of working with ESOL learners would be advantageous and a patient and understanding attitude to the language difficulties faced by learners essential. Care Custody Competencies Resident Care and Management -Interacts with residents easily, quickly building rapport but maintaining professional distance -Is impartial, fair, assertive, consistent and confident with residents -Treats residents with respect as individuals and encourages residents to do the same to others -Listens carefully to residents, including picking up on unspoken communication -Explains issues clearly to residents and keeps them informed at all times of relevant issues -Makes time to understand residents and regularly helps them, working hard to meet their needs -Shows empathy and compassion -Diffuses anger and worries in residents -Acts upon signs of distress, self-harm or anger -Encourages residents to express their concerns, take responsibility for their behaviour and participate in activities and programmes -Is observant You must be eligible for CTC clearance. You must hold a valid British passport or an EU passport with a share code. Additionally, you must have lived and worked in the UK for at least 3 years, without any extended trips overseas. Applicants must have no criminal convictions and must not be subject to any ongoing police investigations. MISCH