Skills Instructor at HMP Addiewell in West Calder

Are you passionate about teaching practical skills and helping people build a better future? HMP Addiewell is a high‑security establishment focused on helping individuals change the direction of their lives. We prioritise addressing offending behaviour through targeted programmes and close work with professionals, while providing education, training and employment opportunities that build practical skills. We also work with community partners to support positive futures after release.

We're looking for a General Vocational Trades Instructor to join our Learning & Skills team at HMP Addiewell. In this rewarding role, you'll deliver engaging vocational training, helping learners gain recognised qualifications and develop the practical and transferable skills needed to support successful rehabilitation and future employment. Every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact by encouraging learners from diverse backgrounds to build confidence, develop independence and take positive steps towards a brighter future.

Sodexo has a culture built on three hallmarks: Be Positive, Be Courageous and Be the Difference. We encourage people to be positive by creating hope and respect in every interaction, to be courageous by safely challenging behaviours that don’t support a positive environment, and to be the difference by taking actions that improve outcomes for those we support. By living these hallmarks each day, you help build routines, rituals and behaviours that show what good looks like. You recognise and encourage the right actions, and you lead with intention - knowing every moment of connection counts.

Main Responsibilities

• You'll deliver engaging, practical training across a variety of vocational areas, including:
• Manufacturing
• Fabric and Textile Work
• Sleep Pod Production
• Traditional trades and industry work parties
• Other vocational programmes as required

Working with learners at different stages of their educational journey, you'll create an inclusive and supportive environment that builds confidence, develops practical and transferable skills, and encourages positive engagement with learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging vocational training programmes.
• Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources.
• Assess learner progress and maintain accurate educational records.
• Prepare learners for internal and external qualifications where appropriate.
• Monitor attendance, achievement and progression.
• Support prisoners in developing transferable employability and life skills.
• Encourage participation and actively recruit learners into education programmes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, prison staff and awarding organisations.
• Maintain quality standards, inventory records and tool control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with teaching, assessment and quality assurance requirements.
• Contribute to course reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help learners prepare for further education, employment and successful reintegration into the community.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to making a positive difference. You’ll ideally have:

• Experience delivering training, teaching, coaching or mentoring.
• A recognised teaching qualification at SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent), or a willingness to achieve this within 18 months.
• Experience in vocational trades, manufacturing, industrial environments or practical skills training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• The ability to adapt your teaching style to suit different learning needs.
• A genuine interest in rehabilitation, education and supporting others to succeed.

Package Description

£30,145 per annum
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week (including occasional evenings and weekends as required)

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.

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.