Sessional Lecturer - IT

Milton Keynes College Prison Education Team at HMP Erlestoke are seeking experienced Lecturers/Tutors to deliver a variety of accredited and non-accredited qualifications to a diverse group of learners, helping to build their confidence, develop their skills and achieve within a college environment.

Sessional requirements can be varying and change frequently so flexible availability is essential. Requirements can range from short notice short term cover to longer term sickness cover or recruitment gaps and anything in between. If you hold qualifications or expertise in more than one area – For example: Maths and IT, this could give you the opportunity to cover across multiple courses and as a result the potential for more cover hours. 

A teaching qualification would be desirable, however those willing to work towards a teaching qualification who hold supporting subject specialism would also be considered. If you are a passionate person with the capacity to become a great teacher we can provide the training to help you achieve your full potential, just as we expect to be able to help our students achieve theirs. 

Milton Keynes College at HMP Erlestoke are currently looking for individuals with the below skill sets to support their curriculum:

•  IT – Up to Level 2

This is an ideal opportunity for a dedicated trainer / lecturer / teacher to deliver high learner success, through effective teaching and delivery. This vacancy would suit a highly motivated teacher, with a can do approach to education. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and creative lecturer, who can thrive upon working within a challenging yet rewarding environment, who can offer skills & knowledge to our learners and guide them throughout their courses. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Experience embedding Maths, English, E&D and Employability is essential, in order to successfully deliver the curriculum.

This is an exciting time for prison education and a great opportunity to experience prison teaching as a variable hours/sessional tutor with potential to be covering part or full time hours. Prison education runs all year round, HMP Erlestoke’s delivery hours are Monday to Thursday 8.45am – 11.45am and 1.45pm – 4.45pm, and on Fridays 8.45am – 11.45am.

Milton Keynes College are offering potential candidates who possess suitable skills/experience the opportunity to visit HMPYOI Winchester prison for an open event in June. This will allow candidates to experience the environment and find out more about the day-to-day regime and expectations, albeit at a different prison.

Please complete an application via the link to express an interest and we will be in contact.