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Lecturer: Functional Skills Maths - Prison Education - HMP Lewes
Reference: JUN20252157
Expiry date: 22:59, Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Location: Brighton
Lecturer: Functional Skills Maths - Prison Education - HMP Lewes
Location: HMP Lewes, 1 Brighton Road, Lewes BN7 1EA
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours.
Salary: Up to £38,500 per annum (Subject to experience)
Development Opportunities: Available through Apprenticeship standards
Reporting To: Education Manager
IN SHORT
MK College Group has an exciting opportunity for a creative Functional Skills Maths Lecturer to join the team at HMP Lewes.
As a Functional Skills Maths Lecturer, you will engage prison-based learners with creative classes and resources. Many learners have diverse needs and learning abilities and may have had negative educational experiences. Your role is to inspire them and provide a positive learning environment.
This role involves outreach work outside the main classroom to support learners in achieving success not only through qualifications but also by developing confidence and soft skills applicable to employment and other areas of education.
We seek an individual who can communicate well with learners to inspire and motivate. Your lessons should be adaptable, innovative, and imaginative.
MK College values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented backgrounds. All offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including DBS and security clearance for prison positions.
OUR BENEFITS
* 35 days annual leave, 3 additional closure days, and UK Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
* Professional development opportunities, including qualifications
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7
* Discounts with NUS Card and rewards platform Encore
ABOUT HMP LEWES
HMP Lewes is a Category B prison in East Sussex, holding approximately 659 offenders, including sentenced and remand prisoners. The Victorian prison, built in 1853, has been modernized over time and celebrated 170 years in 2023.
The focus is on reducing reoffending through intervention programs, training, and education. Courses include Maths, English, ESOL, and more, with a neurodiverse wing for neurodiverse offenders. Education hours are Monday to Thursday 9am-11:30am and 2pm-4:30pm, and Friday 9am-10:30am. Staff work on-site from 8:15am to 4:45pm, with shorter hours on Fridays. Class sizes typically range from 8-12 learners.
Access is available via public transport, with limited parking options.
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