Location: HMP Ashfield | Full Time | Band 6
Are you a passionate about waste recycling and ready to transform lives through education? Do you want your work to genuinely make a difference every single day?
At Serco, we're on a mission - and we want you to be part of it. We're looking for a inspirational Waste Management Tutor to deliver and 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 Core in the delivery of an education provision which increases employability, reduces the likelihood of re-offending and prepares prisoners for a successful return to the community. Also this role will work alongside the Sustainability Manager and our targets for sustainability.
What You'll Be Doing:
• Supervise the prisoners working in waste management
• Set up safe working practices and ensure they are followed
• Ensure the establishment's requirements for waste management are met
• Maintain accurate records and provide management information as required
• Set, monitor and review prisoner work targets
• Embed employability skills into the working area
• Maintain a safe environment for all prisoners
• Maintain security, order and discipline, including carrying out routine searches of
residential units and prisoners
• Understand and operate the Incentive and Earned Privilege scheme and contribute to the
prevention and management of challenging behaviour
• Ensure you keep up to date with any mandatory training, or inform the appropriate
department if you become out of date.
• Carry out PCO duties where/when required
What We Offer You:
• Salary: Band 6
• Full-time hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (40hrs/week)
• Comprehensive induction into prison education
• A meaningful role where your impact goes far beyond the classroom
• Pension: up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
What You'll Need:
. Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards it.
. Have proven experience of working in an environment that demands strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
. Have demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
. Recent experience, and appropriate knowledge, of teaching Business Skills
. Experience of a custodial environment would be an advantage
. Desirable - CIWM level 3 qualification in Waste Management
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people's lives.
A place you can count on - With our diverse operations across the UK, you'll have access to exceptional opportunities for growth - from tailored training and internal mobility to the chance to step into more senior roles. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or explore new paths, we'll support you in applying your skills in fresh, meaningful ways.
A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.
All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000. #J-18808-Ljbffr