Specialisms

Offender Learning

Location

London

Salary

£30000 - £35000 per annum + £5000 London Weighting

Contract Type

Full time

Prison Education Opportunities - London

Locations: Across London

Salary: Competitive and dependent on role and experience

Contract Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Permanent | Temporary Opportunities Available

Transform Lives Through Education

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their potential and build a brighter future?

We are continually recruiting for a wide range of Prison Education opportunities across London. Whether you're an experienced Tutor, Lecturer, Trainer, Assessor, Manager, or an industry professional looking to move into education, we'd love to hear from you.

Prison education offers a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. By helping learners gain qualifications, develop new skills, and improve their confidence, you'll play a vital role in supporting rehabilitation and creating positive futures.

We Recruit For A Wide Range Of Roles

Functional Skills & Academic Subjects

  • Functional Skills English
  • Functional Skills Maths
  • GCSE English
  • GCSE Maths
  • ESOL
  • Digital Skills
  • Employability
  • Personal & Social Development

Construction & Trades

  • Carpentry & Joinery
  • Plumbing
  • Bricklaying
  • Painting & Decorating
  • Wall & Floor Tiling
  • Multi-Skills
  • Electrical Installation
  • Plastering
  • Dry Lining
  • Property Maintenance

Vocational Training

  • Catering & Hospitality
  • Professional Cookery
  • Barbering
  • Hair & Beauty
  • Motor Vehicle & Mechanics
  • Warehousing & Logistics
  • Horticulture
  • Cleaning Services
  • Customer Service
  • Business Administration

Creative & Specialist Subjects

  • Music
  • Journalism
  • Art & Design
  • Media
  • Photography
  • Creative Writing
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Mentoring

Management & Quality Roles

  • Curriculum Managers
  • Education Managers
  • Quality Improvement Practitioners
  • Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs)
  • Heads of Learning & Skills
  • Learning Support Managers
  • Quality Leads

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from:

  • Qualified Teachers and Tutors
  • Trainers and Assessors
  • Industry Professionals
  • Education Managers
  • Vocational Trainers
  • Subject Matter Experts
  • Learning Support Professionals

Whether you're an experienced educator or currently working within your trade or profession, we would be keen to discuss the opportunities available.

Looking To Move Into Teaching?

Many prison education providers actively welcome applications from experienced industry professionals.

If you have strong occupational experience but don't yet hold a teaching qualification, support is often available to help you gain recognised teaching qualifications while working, allowing you to build a long-term and rewarding career in education.

Why Work In Prison Education?

✅ Make a genuine difference to people's lives

✅ Help learners gain qualifications and employment skills

✅ Use your professional experience to inspire others

✅ Excellent career progression opportunities

✅ Ongoing professional development and training

✅ Funded teaching qualifications available with many providers

✅ Supportive working environments

✅ Rewarding and meaningful work every day

✅ Play a key role in reducing reoffending and creating positive futures

Opportunities Across London

Many of these roles are based within a single prison establishment, allowing you to become part of a dedicated education team and build strong working relationships with learners.

We recruit across a range of prisons and education providers throughout London and are always interested in speaking with talented individuals from both education and industry backgrounds.

Get In Touch

Whether you're actively looking for a new role or simply interested in finding out what's available, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and I'll be happy to discuss the current opportunities available, including vacancies at the prison closest to you.

Join a sector where your skills can change lives, build confidence, and create brighter futures through education. 0115 9111 290

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