Digital Learning Facilitator, Open University Support – Prison Education – HMP Grendon and Springhill
Location: HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill, Grendon Underwood, Aylesbury, HP18 0TL
Hours: 28.75 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours
Salary: Up to £19,813 pro rata (£25,844 FTE) Subject to experience
Reporting To: Education Manager
IN SHORT
Are you skilled in IT and passionate about helping others? Do you possess patience, empathy, and organisational skills? Are you interested in supporting adult learners in a prison setting? If so, Milton Keynes College has an exciting opportunity for you as a Digital Learning Facilitator. This role involves promoting digital education, facilitating access to online learning, and supporting learners in completing their qualifications. You will also serve as a point of contact for prospective and current students of The Open University, managing administrative processes and data related to the learning experience.
Key Responsibilities Student Recruitment and Support: Maximise student recruitment onto learning programmes and support their learning goals within the prison. Promote the College's offerings through workshops and one-on-one discussions. Facilitate tutorials between prisoners and their Open University tutors via telephone. Course Guidance: Provide appropriate guidance to students when selecting courses and support the education allocation process. Assessment Delivery: Conduct ICT/paper-based initial assessment and screening assessments to identify students' learning goals. Administrative Tasks: Ensure efficient operation of the Initial Assessment Process, including monitoring delivery, collating and analysing data, maintaining filing systems, and producing documents. Support prisoners in completing applications for the Open University and Student Finance. Collaboration: Work in partnership with HMPPS and other agencies to support the induction process for new prisoners and deliver support services. Act as the point of contact between the Open University and the prisoners for all Open University queries. Database Management: Maintain College, student, and Prison Service information databases and provide additional administrative support as needed. Marketing and Communication: Liaise with teaching staff regarding marketing activities and represent the education department to other areas. Professional Development: Undertake development and training to enhance operational competence, including prison-specific mandatory training. Digital Facilitation: Register and support learners undertaking self-study of AIM qualifications via our online learning platform, “Virtual Campus.” Qualifications And Experience Education: Good basic general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above. Experience: Experience of working with ICT is essential to this role. The ideal candidate would have experience in presenting to small groups of people and demonstrable experience of administration. Skills: Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and internet systems. Ability to plan, communicate, and problem-solve effectively. Good written and verbal communication skills. 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 25 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure 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 Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities
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Location: HMP Grendon and HMP Springhill, Grendon Underwood, Aylesbury, HP18 0TL
Hours: 28.75 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours
Salary: Up to £19,813 pro rata (£25,844 FTE) Subject to experience
Reporting To: Education Manager
IN SHORT
Are you skilled in IT and passionate about helping others? Do you possess patience, empathy, and organisational skills? Are you interested in supporting adult learners in a prison setting? If so, Milton Keynes College has an exciting opportunity for you as a Digital Learning Facilitator. This role involves promoting digital education, facilitating access to online learning, and supporting learners in completing their qualifications. You will also serve as a point of contact for prospective and current students of The Open University, managing administrative processes and data related to the learning experience.
Key Responsibilities Student Recruitment and Support: Maximise student recruitment onto learning programmes and support their learning goals within the prison. Promote the College's offerings through workshops and one-on-one discussions. Facilitate tutorials between prisoners and their Open University tutors via telephone. Course Guidance: Provide appropriate guidance to students when selecting courses and support the education allocation process. Assessment Delivery: Conduct ICT/paper-based initial assessment and screening assessments to identify students' learning goals. Administrative Tasks: Ensure efficient operation of the Initial Assessment Process, including monitoring delivery, collating and analysing data, maintaining filing systems, and producing documents. Support prisoners in completing applications for the Open University and Student Finance. Collaboration: Work in partnership with HMPPS and other agencies to support the induction process for new prisoners and deliver support services. Act as the point of contact between the Open University and the prisoners for all Open University queries. Database Management: Maintain College, student, and Prison Service information databases and provide additional administrative support as needed. Marketing and Communication: Liaise with teaching staff regarding marketing activities and represent the education department to other areas. Professional Development: Undertake development and training to enhance operational competence, including prison-specific mandatory training. Digital Facilitation: Register and support learners undertaking self-study of AIM qualifications via our online learning platform, “Virtual Campus.” Qualifications And Experience Education: Good basic general education, including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above. Experience: Experience of working with ICT is essential to this role. The ideal candidate would have experience in presenting to small groups of people and demonstrable experience of administration. Skills: Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and internet systems. Ability to plan, communicate, and problem-solve effectively. Good written and verbal communication skills. 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 25 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure 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 Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities
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