Serco Limited
Job Title: Waste Management Tutor
Location: HMP Ashfield | Full Time | Salary
* £28,000
* £35,500 per annum depending on experience
Are you passionate about waste recycling and ready to transform lives through education? Do you want your work to genuinely make a difference every day?
At Serco, we’re on a mission — and we want you to be part of it. We’re looking for an inspirational Waste Management Tutor to deliver all aspects of the recycling centre provision at HMP Ashfield, a secure facility where education is the foundation of second chances.
Why Teach with Serco in a Secure Setting?
Behind every door is a learner waiting to unlock their potential. As a Waste Management Tutor at HMP Ashfield, you’ll do more than teach—you’ll inspire. You’ll empower learners with vital employability skills and assist the Curriculum Manager in delivering an education provision that increases employability, reduces re-offending, and prepares prisoners for successful reintegration into the community. This role will also work alongside the Sustainability Manager to meet sustainability targets.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Supervise prisoners working in waste management
2. Set up safe working practices and ensure compliance
3. Meet the establishment’s waste management requirements
4. Maintain accurate records and provide management information
5. Set, monitor, and review prisoner work targets
6. Embed employability skills into the working environment
7. Maintain a safe environment for all prisoners
8. Maintain security, order, and discipline, including routine searches
9. Understand and operate the Incentive and Earned Privilege scheme and contribute to managing challenging behaviour
10. Keep up to date with mandatory training and inform the appropriate department if out of date
11. Carry out PCO duties as required
What We Offer You:
* Salary: Band 6
* Full-time hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (40 hours/week)
* Comprehensive induction into prison education
* A meaningful role with impact beyond the classroom
* Pension: up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Discounts across around 1,000 retailers
* Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, discounts at leisure centres, and virtual GP access
What You’ll Need:
* Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards it
* Proven experience in a role requiring strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
* Ability to work flexibly, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
* Recent experience and knowledge of teaching Business Skills
* Experience in a custodial environment is an advantage
Desirable:
* CIWM Level 3 qualification in Waste Management
Why Serco?
A place you can make an impact — delivering essential services that touch people's lives.
A place you can count on — offering growth opportunities, tailored training, and internal mobility.
A place for you — with a supportive and safe culture.
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