ESOL LECTURER – PRISON EDUCATION
Location:
HMP Fosse Way, Tigers Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4WS Hours:
37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Flexible Working:
We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours Apprenticeships:
Development opportunities are available Salary:
Up to £34,778 per annum (dependent on experience) Reporting To:
Deputy Education Manager (Academic) IN SHORT MK College Group have an exciting new opportunity for a creative ESOL Lecturer to join the team based at HMP Fosse Way, Leicester. As an ESOL Lecturer, you will be actively engaging prison-based students with creative classes and resources. Many of the students have a diverse cultural and language background and need to acquire basic English speaking, reading, and writing skills to access support in prison and aid resettlement. As a successful ESOL Teacher, you will inspire them and provide students with a positive learning experience. This role may involve outreach work outside of the main classroom setting. You will connect with students in a professional manner, supporting them with their learning and enabling them to achieve success through not only qualifications, but also developing the confidence and softer skills that they can apply to employment as well as other areas of education. We are seeking an individual who can communicate well with students to inspire and motivate them. The average class consists of 12 students, supported by a student mentor. The sessions are approximately 3 hours long. Your lessons will need to be adaptable, innovative, and imaginative. MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications 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 Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level. OUR BENEFITS 35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days, and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees) Generous Pension Scheme Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore Employee wellbeing platform Free on-site parking ABOUT HMP FOSSE WAY HMP Fosse Way is a Category C super prison, holding in excess of 1700 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison operates an offence-neutral approach to rehabilitation and is privately operated by Serco. HMP Fosse Way’s focus is firmly fixed on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational-based training and education, in a pro-social environment. Courses at HMP Fosse Way include Maths, English, IT, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Fork-Lift, Barbering, Business Mentoring, and much more. The education delivery hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 11:15am, 1:30pm – 4:15pm, with staff working on-site 8:10am – 4:40pm each day. Class sizes typically range from 12 learners in classrooms to 17 learners in workshops. The site offers free parking, with South Wigston Train Station located within walking distance. Staff facilities include a bistro, coffee shop, gym, and electric car charging points.
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HMP Fosse Way, Tigers Road, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4WS Hours:
37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Flexible Working:
We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours Apprenticeships:
Development opportunities are available Salary:
Up to £34,778 per annum (dependent on experience) Reporting To:
Deputy Education Manager (Academic) IN SHORT MK College Group have an exciting new opportunity for a creative ESOL Lecturer to join the team based at HMP Fosse Way, Leicester. As an ESOL Lecturer, you will be actively engaging prison-based students with creative classes and resources. Many of the students have a diverse cultural and language background and need to acquire basic English speaking, reading, and writing skills to access support in prison and aid resettlement. As a successful ESOL Teacher, you will inspire them and provide students with a positive learning experience. This role may involve outreach work outside of the main classroom setting. You will connect with students in a professional manner, supporting them with their learning and enabling them to achieve success through not only qualifications, but also developing the confidence and softer skills that they can apply to employment as well as other areas of education. We are seeking an individual who can communicate well with students to inspire and motivate them. The average class consists of 12 students, supported by a student mentor. The sessions are approximately 3 hours long. Your lessons will need to be adaptable, innovative, and imaginative. MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications 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 Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level. OUR BENEFITS 35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days, and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees) Generous Pension Scheme Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore Employee wellbeing platform Free on-site parking ABOUT HMP FOSSE WAY HMP Fosse Way is a Category C super prison, holding in excess of 1700 adult male sentenced offenders. The prison operates an offence-neutral approach to rehabilitation and is privately operated by Serco. HMP Fosse Way’s focus is firmly fixed on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational-based training and education, in a pro-social environment. Courses at HMP Fosse Way include Maths, English, IT, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Fork-Lift, Barbering, Business Mentoring, and much more. The education delivery hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am – 11:15am, 1:30pm – 4:15pm, with staff working on-site 8:10am – 4:40pm each day. Class sizes typically range from 12 learners in classrooms to 17 learners in workshops. The site offers free parking, with South Wigston Train Station located within walking distance. Staff facilities include a bistro, coffee shop, gym, and electric car charging points.
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