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HMP/YOI Bronzefield are currently recruiting an Art Tutor to provide learners support to increase their Art and Craft level and pass a recognised Art & crafts/Business Enterprise qualification. In this position, you will plan, create, develop, and sell a range of products under the prison brand, namely cards, jewellery, bags while increasing prisoners’ employability and reduce re-offending. To be successful in this role, you should hold a full teaching qualification (Minimum of CTLLS) or PGCE and have experience of delivering Art and or Craft in the classroom.

Awarded a bronze accreditation by Investors in People, HMP YOI Bronzefield focuses on providing needs-based services and programmes aimed at rehabilitating and maintaining the well-being of prisoners. HMP YOI Bronzefield is an all female prison that can hold up to 527 women. Working in a prison might not be what you think. We have a huge range of roles in a dynamic, unique, exciting, challenging but very rewarding environment. We aim to reduce reoffending and rehabilitate, changing lives for the better.

Sodexo Justice delivers custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within England, Scotland and Wales and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers and Careers in Justice

• Work effectively and efficiently with the Curriculum Lead and Education Manager to produce innovative and stimulating lessons for prisoners to encourage participation whatever level the prisoners are starting from
• Effectively plan courses and lessons by preparing and using schemes of work and lesson plans for all classes for the benefit of the learner as for evidence at inspection/lesson observations
• Identify the needs of individuals in classes and groups and develop differentiate teaching methods and resources accordingly
• Promote the brand of Jail Birds, increase range of products, support the sale of the items
• Monitor take-up of taught courses and employ strategies to increase take-up to ensure maximum attendance

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

Essential

• Full teaching qualification (Minimum of CTLLS) or PGCE or working towards
• Experience of delivering Art and or Craft in the classroom
• Recognised Level 3 qualification or above in an identified subject and professional experience
• Have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders
• Have an ability to communicate effectively at all times through different mediums, including spoken and written communication
• Practicing artist in the community

Desirable

• Experience of instructing/supporting people with challenging behaviour
• Assessor or IV qualification is desirable.
• Experience in a prison environment

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence, and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory, and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business. We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.

£29,042.01-£33,510 depending on experience (+£3453London Weighting )

Sodexo offers the best range of employee benefits on the market. From discounts that reduce the cost of the weekly shop, to exclusive deals on holidays and keeping active. Our award-winning employee benefits platform offers everything YOU need to make life that little bit better every day.

• The UKs leading Prison Learning & Skills Department as recognised by Ofsted in 2022.
• Competitive salary
• Up to 30 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Flexibility to book annual leave all year round
• 4 additional inset days per year
• Maximum class numbers of 8 learners
• Potential to finish at 13.30 each Friday
• Monthly CPD
• 8 hours of paid and guaranteed preparation time each week
• Exciting career development opportunities within an expanding and innovative company
• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Training and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals and parking on site

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.