Overview
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.
Benefits
In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discount, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing support including emotional, legal, and financial guidance. For full details see attached.
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily across On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We value equal opportunities and diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Attachments
* job description - Maths and English.docx
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