At AE Talent Solutions our mission is simple yet profound: to connect exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering organizations with top-tier candidates and helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.
Our client is looking for versatile and skilled Vocational Tutors to work at HMP Millsike to deliver hands-on instruction across any of the following vocational subjects:
* Barbering.
* Carpentry & Joinery.
* Bricklaying.
* Multi-Skills Construction.
* Plumbing.
* Painting & Decorating.
* Barista Training.
* Textiles.
The ideal candidate will emphasise practical skills, promote employability, and integrate literacy and digital competencies, all within a framework of safety and restorative practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Practical Vocational Instruction: Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons across multiple vocational areas, adapting to learner needs and covering for regular tutors to ensure consistency.
* Employability and Digital Skills: Highlight employability skills like teamwork, communication, and professionalism, and integrate digital literacy relevant to each trade, such as digital inventory tracking.
* Tool and Safety Management: Conduct daily tool and equipment checks, adhere to secure management protocols, and prioritise health and safety in each session.
* Support Diverse Learning Needs: Adjust teaching methods to support learners of all skill levels, including those with low literacy or neurodiverse needs.
* Restorative and Motivational Approaches: Foster a positive, respectful environment using restorative practices to encourage personal responsibility, participation, and reflection.
* Progress Tracking and Quality Standards: Monitor learner progress, set clear project standards, and provide feedback to guide learners toward certification where applicable.
* Collaboration and Employability Passport: Work closely with colleagues, support staff, and Work & Skills Coaches to support the Employability Passport, tracking skills and achievements.
Person Specification:
* Relevant vocational qualifications or extensive hands-on experience and a commitment to adaptive, inclusive teaching.
* A recognised teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET) or willingness to achieve one.
* Strong organisational and safety skills, with the ability to maintain secure, compliant environments.
* Confidence in using a diverse range of presentation, facilitation and communication skills.
* The ability to handle challenging situations whilst remaining calm and in control especially in a group situation.
* Respect for and understanding of Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection policies with specific attention to health and safety requirements when organising off-site activities
* Effective communicator with excellent organisational skills, able to maintain records and ensure secure management of tools and equipment.
* A passion to motivate and lead by example to support people to achieve qualifications.
* Ability to quickly adapt teaching methods to suit a wide range of vocational subjects and diverse learner needs.
Company Benefits:
30 days annual leave
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to online wellbeing centre
Enhanced Wedding leave
A paid volunteering day each year
Enhanced Maternity scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
Pension scheme
Life assurance