Woodwork Instructor

Ever considered working in a prison? It might not be what you expect - in fact, it could be one of the most rewarding and meaningful roles you'll ever take on. For many in custody, education offers hope, structure, and a chance to rebuild. For you, it offers the chance to be part of that transformation - every single day.

In this role you'll be part of a close-knit team, working face-to-face with both colleagues and learners. You'll benefit from clear boundaries between work and home life, with no working from home allowed. That means NO MARKING, NO PLANNING in your weekends or evenings. Prisons have dedicated education departments, complete with classrooms and fully-equipped workshops where learning takes place. Despite the challenges of the environment, you'll be supported every step of the way by an experienced education team, with access to ongoing training and professional development.

Details of this position:

• This position is for a full time Woodwork Workshop Instructor in prison education.
• The role is based near York, in a brand new prison.
• We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Site Carpentry Vocational Trainer, delivering qualifications up to Level 3.

In this rewarding role, you'll train and mentor small groups of learners in both practical and theoretical aspects of site carpentry, helping individuals prepare for employment and reintegration through skills development and personal growth.

Deliver engaging, high-quality training sessions in site carpentry that follow the City & Guilds curriculum - including core techniques such as framing, joisting, roofing, and safe working at height.

Provide learners with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for employment in the construction sector.

Integrate key life skills - including literacy, digital literacy, and employability - into all teaching activities.

Work schedule: Full time 38.5 hours per week

Salary scale: Up to £28,000 per annum

Annual leave: 30 days per annum

To be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• A Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Site Carpentry, Construction, or a related trade.
• A teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET) - or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong working knowledge of safe site practices, including working at height.
• A passion for motivating others and helping people achieve qualifications that open doors.
• Experience delivering vocational training (ideally in a prison or adult education setting) or the confidence to transfer your trade skills into a training role.

Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not be for everyone, but anyone with a slight interest is encouraged to apply and if suitable, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion with the hiring manager directly over the phone, who can provide more detail and an insight into life working in a prison.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A paid Life event day each year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to online wellbeing centre
• A paid volunteering day each year
• Enhanced Maternity scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Refer a Friend reward scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance

If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.