Cleaning Instructor

Job Description

Location: HMYOI Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1EHHours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearFlexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hoursSalary: Up to £32,578 per annumApprenticeships: Development opportunitiesare available through Apprenticeship standardsReporting To: Education ManagerClosing Date for Applications: Sunday 27th June 2021Do you have cleaning industry knowledge and experienceDo you like working in a challenging but rewarding environment where eachday is different and time fliesHave you ever thought of a career in Prison EducationIN SHORTMilton Keynes College has an exciting opportunity for a Cleaning Instructor / Tutor / Teacher to join the dedicated education team based at HMYOI Alyesbury. If youhave excellent industry experience and knowledge and a can-do approach to education, this is a fantastic opportunity for you. As a Cleaning Instructor/Tutor, you will deliver engaging WAMITAB accredited cleaning classes to learners who can apply their skillsto gain employment upon release, or to secure a career within custody. You will be part of a committed education team all working to achieve high learner success.As a valued member within our Milton Keynes College Prison Education team, you will help to developa strong vocational programme that meets the needs of the learners, prison and Milton Keynes College.You will be an inspirational and innovated lecturer, who can thrive upon working within a challenging yet rewarding environment, you will have the abilityto offer skills & knowledge to our learners and guide them throughout their courses.MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourageapplications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and BarringService check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.OUR BENEFITS35 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlementwill be pro-rated for part-time employees)Generous Pension SchemeProfessional development opportunities, including professional qualificationsEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per yearA variety of amazing discounts withNUS CardEmployee wellbeing platform with options to book free activitiesABOUT HMYOI AYLESBURYHMYOI Aylesbury houses young prisoners aged 18-21, all serving sentences over 4 years. The Education Department works closely with our prison colleagues to delivermedium to long courses that help prepare learners for employment both within the long-term prison estate and on release to the community. Courses include English and Maths Functional Skills (Entry 2 to Level 2), Business, ICT, Hospitality, Music Technologyand Radio, Painting & Decorating, Horticulture, Construction, peer mentoring and Barbering. This is complemented by a range of courses available through distance learning at level 3 and beyond e.g. Open University, A Levels and BTEC level 3.In the departmentwe believe the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge will help our learners to end their offending behaviour. We engage the hardest to reach learners and encourage them to take pride in their own education and self-development. As a department, we endeavourto inspire learners to achieve and for some, attain their first significant qualifications. If you believe that you can inspire and reach challenging young prisoners, then we would like to hear from you!** For further information about this opportunity, pleaserefer to the attached document.