Learning Facilitator - HMP Eastwood Park

Weston College is the regional provider for the Prison Education Framework (PEF) across the South West of England and is now seeking to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated Learning Facilitator - HMP Eastwoood Park.

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.

Day to day duties of the role

• Develop positive working relationships / liaise regularly with curriculum staff and HMPPS to meet learning needs of prison population

• Work collaboratively with the curriculum team to identify / support teaching, learning and assessment activities.

• Extend learning and literacy by developing reading and learning experiences across the prison.

• Promote the benefits of and access to learning for all prisoners.

Required skills and qualifications

• Good level of technical ability / competent user of technology with Level 2 IT Qualification (or higher).

• Level 3 qualification (relevant to the post eg IT, media)

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels

About HMP Eastwood Park

HMP Eastwood Park is a closed women’s prison located in South Gloucestershire. The prison is dedicated to creating a safe and educational environment for women, equipping them with essential skills to enhance their reintegration into society and reduce the likelihood of reoffending. The prison offers a diverse range of subjects, including English, Maths, cleaning and recycling, ICT, beauty, customer service, hospitality, and art, enabling residents to gain valuable skills which can be used in employment upon release. Our Education Department supports over 360 women, ranging from Entry Level 1 up to full degree programs, ensuring every individual can achieve their educational aspirations.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
• Generous pension scheme
• Local and national staff discounts
• Free parking
• Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Wellbeing@weston hub
• Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role.

Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.