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Specialisms

Offender Learning

Location

England

Salary

Negotiable

Contract Type

Full time

Prison Education Opportunities - Tutors, Trainers & Education Professionals

Locations: Opportunities available nationwide across prison education establishments

Salary: Competitive salaries available, dependent on role and experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent roles only

Make a Difference. Change Lives. Build Futures.

Are you passionate about sharing your skills and helping others achieve their potential?

We are continually seeking dedicated education professionals and industry specialists to join prison education teams across the UK. Whether you're an experienced teacher, trainer, assessor, manager, or a skilled industry professional looking to move into education, we would love to hear from you.

Working in prison education offers a unique opportunity to help learners develop new skills, gain qualifications, improve confidence, and prepare for successful employment upon release. Every day provides the chance to make a genuine impact and support positive life change.

We Recruit For A Wide Range Of Subjects Including:

Construction & Trades

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

Vocational Courses

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

Academic & Employability Subjects

  • Functional Skills English
  • Functional Skills Maths
  • ESOL
  • Digital Skills & ICT
  • Employability
  • Personal & Social Development
  • Careers & Information Advice
  • Mentoring & Learning Support

Creative & Specialist Subjects

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

Management & Quality Opportunities

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

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from:

  • Qualified Teachers and Tutors
  • Assessors and IQAs
  • Industry Professionals
  • Subject Matter Experts
  • Education Managers
  • Trainers and Coaches

Don't have a teaching qualification?

Many prison education providers are happy to consider experienced industry professionals who are looking to move into education. In many cases, support is available to gain recognised teaching qualifications whilst employed, allowing you to develop a rewarding long-term career in education.

Why Work In Prison Education?

✅ Make a genuine difference to people's lives

✅ Help learners gain valuable qualifications and employment skills

✅ Use your industry experience to inspire others

✅ Excellent opportunities for professional development

✅ Access to funded teacher training and qualifications with many providers

✅ Supportive and rewarding working environments

✅ Be part of reducing reoffending through education and employment

✅ A varied role where no two days are the same

Desired Experience

Requirements vary depending on the role, but we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:

  • Relevant industry experience
  • Teaching, training or coaching experience
  • Assessing or quality assurance experience
  • A passion for helping others succeed
  • Strong communication skills
  • Commitment to learner development

We are looking to speak with people in the following areas:

  • London
  • East of England
  • East Midlands
  • North Midlands
  • North East England
  • Bedfordshire
  • Cambridgeshire
  • Norfolk
  • Essex
  • Suffolk
  • Leicestershire
  • Lincolnshire
  • Nottinghamshire

Interested?

Whether you're an experienced education professional or an industry expert considering your first teaching role, we'd love to discuss the opportunities available.

Apply today to learn more about current vacancies in prison education across the UK and take the next step towards a rewarding career where you can truly change lives.

Prison Education | Learning & Skills | Vocational Training | Functional Skills | Quality & Management Opportunities Available Nationwide | 0115 9111 290

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