Design Technology & Construction Instructor at HMP Parc

Description:

Are you a passionate Instructor with a desire to share your knowledge and make a difference in a unique, challenging and rewarding role? Due to an exciting expansion and growth within our Education team at HMYOI Parc, we have an opportunity for a Design Technology & Construction Instructor for the Young Persons unit to join us and help our learners develop their potential. If this sounds like it could be you then please apply below!

This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis working 40 hours per week

In this role, you will work and be supported by our amazing team of dedicated professionals to mentor our learners to develop their practical skills which will, in turn, help them to secure employment opportunities post-release. You will need patience, passion and understanding in your approach to our learners who have 'hit a bump in the road' but want to learn and improve. Working in a prison is different to a mainstream education facility.

We operate with security at the forefront of what we do, so our class sizes are small to maximise supportive delivery. To aid this you also will be supported by Learning Support Practitioners who will support with one to one when required. Our security team are on hand to ensure the lessons run smoothly. We always try to cater to a learner's individual needs and ensure we create a positive learner experience. Time will be given to planning and your local education manager is always on hand to provide support as and when needed.

Delivery happens between Monday and Friday and weekends are strictly for rest and relaxation.

What we need from you

To be successful in the role of Vocational Design Technology & Construction Instructor, you will need:

Multi-Skills construction service experience.
Flexible approach to working in a fast-paced environment.
Have excellent interpersonal skills.
Having the ability to track and monitor learners' progress against course criteria. Support will then be given to make sure you are on the right track with this.
Have at least 2 years of experience working as a construction professional.
Construction related qualifications in subject area and history of onsite work.
ET01 / PTLLS / EAT Level 3 is desirable or willingness to work towards.
Willing to gain an Award in Education within 6 months.
Being willing to work toward educational qualifications that will support your delivery.
Willing to gain an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Excellent literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
Good organisational and planning skills.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to motivate self and learners.
Excellent communication skills.
Work under own initiative.
Understanding of Curriculum Cymraig.
Understanding of EstynColleague Benefits

As part of the LTE Group family, Novus Gower colleagues will benefit from an excellent package including:

Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.
Monday to Friday working pattern.
Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment
Good progression routes into management positions within education
Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges.
Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum.
Part of the wider community of the prison service
Additional behavioural and complex need support
Aviva Auto enrolments pension scheme.
Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service.
Health care discounts through Simply Health
Retail discounts through You at Work
Our Cycle to Work scheme.At Novus Gower, we work with passion, care and commitment to create the foundations for change. For almost 30 years we have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in prison settings across England and Wales, to take new directions. We operate 50 hubs in the United Kingdom where our specialist teams are on hand to support Adults and Children to improve their employability prospects post-release.

Novus Gower is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We work to support our Veterans in employment and are also proud holders of the Disability Confident employer award. If you have reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

The closing date for this job advert is 15/05/2024 However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process