Serco Limited
Location: HMP Ashfield | Full Time | £28,000 - £37,000 per annum
Are you a passionate individual 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 Cover Tutor to deliver all aspects of education and cover all tutors, leave, and CPD to deliver classes left by the full-time tutor 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 Cover Tutor at HMP Ashfield, you’ll do more than teach—you’ll inspire and support the delivery of the induction training course and support the barbering shop. You will also assist the Curriculum Manager in delivering an education provision that increases employability, reduces re-offending, and prepares prisoners for a successful return to the community.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Set up safe working practices and ensure they are followed
2. Maintain accurate records and provide management information as required
3. Set, monitor, and review prisoner work targets
4. Embed employability skills into the working area
5. Maintain a safe environment for all prisoners
6. Maintain security, order, and discipline, including routine searches of residential units and prisoners
7. Understand and operate the Incentive and Earned Privilege scheme and contribute to the prevention and management of challenging behaviour
8. Keep up to date with mandatory training and inform the appropriate department if out of date
9. Conduct yourself professionally at all times
What We Offer You:
* Full-time hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (40 hrs/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 benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, discounts at leisure centres, and virtual GP service
What You’ll Need:
* Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards it
* Proven experience in a role requiring strong communication skills
* Flexibility and ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
* Recent experience and knowledge of teaching Business Skills
* Experience in a custodial environment is an advantage
* Desirable: Certification In Education/PGCE
About Serco
Serco is responsible for delivering essential public services worldwide, including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and citizen services. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and innovation, with active employee networks supporting these values.
Apply
Click the apply button to submit your application. We encourage prompt applications as the closing date may be moved forward due to high volume. We support flexible working arrangements and are proud to be Disability Confident Leaders and holders of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. For assistance, contact 0345 010 4000.
We support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss.
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