Location: HMP Ashfield | Full Time | Band 6
Are you passionate 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 Cover Tutor to deliver all aspects of education and cover for 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 aimed at increasing employability, reducing re-offending, and preparing 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 Keep up to date with mandatory training or inform the department if out of date.
9. Conduct yourself professionally at all times.
What We Offer You:
* Salary: Band 6
* Full-time hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (40hrs/week)
* Comprehensive induction into prison education
* A role where your impact extends beyond the classroom
* Pension: up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Discounts across retailers, entertainment, travel, and more
* Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa HealthLine, wellbeing app, leisure centre discounts, 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: Certification In Education/PGCE
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact — delivering essential services that touch lives.
A place you can count on — offering growth opportunities through training and internal mobility.
A place for you — within a supportive and safe team culture.
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