Vacancy Details

Tutor - Scottish Prison Service (Numeracy/ Maths/ Social Sciences)
Job Reference: GC035
Application deadline: 29/08/2022
Salary: £29,655.00 - £32,833.00

Job Description

Learning and Skills Services – Scottish Prison Service

Temporary until 31 July 2023

28 hours per week

Salary pro-rata to hours worked and subject to pending Job Evaluation

We are looking to recruit a Tutor who is passionate about delivering quality project based learning across the curriculum.

There are several subjects areas that would be suitable including Numeracy, Maths and Social Sciences.

Creating a positive learning atmosphere encouraging learner interest, motivation and achievement are essential in this role in order to support learners in the achievement of their short and long term aspirations.

As well as delivering and assessing approved SQA qualifications up to and including SCQF level 5 and accredited and non-accredited qualifications in a range of subjects, you will update learning materials as required to meet learners’ needs and interests within the context of the prison environment.

Educated to a minimum HNC or equivalent (SCQF Level 7) in relevant area, you should also hold a qualification in SALL (Supporting Adult Literacy Learners) SCQF level 6 or other community based learning qualification, or, be willing to work towards this qualification.

A knowledge of SQA frameworks is essential. You should have experience in working with offenders or hard to reach learners.

Effective communication and time management skills are essential as well as enthusiasm for your professional discipline, being approachable, supportive, self-motivated and flexible.

This position is based within the Learning Centre which sits in HMP Low Moss, and as a result of this, the successful candidate will be required to complete mandatory in-house SPS Training, which includes classroom work as well as scenario based physical movements for self-defence purposes.

In order to apply please log-in to create or update your profile, once completed, click on the post you wish to apply for. We ask all our applicants to complete our application form to ensure all the relevant qualifications, experience and skills for the role are fully detailed which supports the next stages of recruitment.

When you are ready to submit the online application form please click on 'save and continue' and then 'submit application'.

Internal Staff should also apply as per the above guidance.

Closing date for this position is 29 August 2022 (12.01 am) please ensure you submit your application by 28 August 2022.

Vacancy Documents

Document Title File
Tutor Job Description.pdf Tutor Job Description.pdf
Professional Services TCsPerm.pdf Professional Services TCsPerm.pdf
Applying for a Vacancy on Fife College Careers (E-recuit Guide).pdf Applying for a Vacancy on Fife College Careers (E-recuit Guide).pdf