Health and Wellbeing Instructor

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Job Introduction

As a

Job Introduction

As a Health and Wellbeing Instructor you will deliver engaging theory and practical sessions focused on health, mental wellbeing, yoga, and meditation to prisoners at varying stages of their education journey. You will plan, assess, and document learner progress, ensuring alignment with quality assurance standards, awarding body requirements, and inspection criteria. Supporting rehabilitation, you will help prisoners develop transferable life skills to aid reintegration and further education post-release.

HMP Addiewell is a maximum-security prison, with a strong and concerted focus on learning not to reoffend, relevant skills training and employability. We work with all areas of the wider community to ensure residents have the best possible chance of becoming contributing citizens upon release. Addiewell opened in 2008 and has become an integral part of the Scottish Prison Service estate, earning much praise from (amongst others) HMCIP, for its innovation, use of technology, strong partnership working and the “can do” culture we foster

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.

You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging theory and practical classes focused on health, mental wellbeing, yoga, and meditation to prisoners at various educational stages, with a maximum class size of 16 learners.
• Plan, assess, and document learner progress while aligning with quality assurance, awarding body standards (including SQA outcomes from SCQF level 2 to 6), and inspection criteria.
• Support rehabilitation by helping prisoners develop transferable life skills and prepare for reintegration and further education post-release.
• Collaborate with prison staff and education teams to encourage course uptake, monitor attendance, and promote sentence management goals.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet individual learner needs, fostering participation regardless of educational background or ability.
• Navigate resource limitations in a secure environment while contributing to departmental development and meeting contractual KPIs.
• Deliver up to 4 classroom sessions per day, totaling approximately 6.5 hours daily and up to 32.5 hours per week of direct teaching within a 40-hour working week.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in training or proven ability to teach challenging individuals.
• Hold or willing to obtain SCQF Level 7 qualification in a teaching discipline within 18 months.
• Interest in offender rehabilitation and resettlement.
• Confident in delivering diverse subjects and adapting teaching styles for different learners.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with learners and team members.
• Proficient IT skills and availability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Package Description

£28,000 per annum

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We\’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Attached documents

• UK Rewards and Benefits Guide.pdf
• Health and Wellbeing Instructor – Job Description July 25.docx

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