Tutor - HMP Dumfries - ref. e42163619
Temporary until 31 July 2025
About the Role
Join our dynamic team in creating a positive learning atmosphere within our Learner Centres, encouraging learner interest and motivation whilst supporting learners in the achievement of their short and long-term aspirations.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver and assess approved SQA qualification up to and including SCQF Level 5 and accredited and non-accredited qualifications in a range of subject areas.
- Update learning materials as required to meet learners’ needs and interests within the context of the prison environment.
- Participate in learner enrolment and completion of learner documentation as required. Providing support and guidance to learners as and when required.
- Follow agreed quality assurance processes and procedures.
- Work in collaboration with colleagues, partners, agencies and SPS to improve the learners’ experience.
- Provide and take responsibility for reporting on a range of information including learner’s progress, which you will also input on to PR2.
Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.
Qualifications and Experience- Essential:
o Educated to minimum HNC or equivalent (SCQF Level 7) in relevant area
o Qualification in SALL (Supporting Adult Literacy Learners) SCQF level 6 or other community-based learning qualification – or be willing to work towards this qualificationo SQA units aligned to the national Occupational Standards for assessment, planning and internal verification, or be willing to work
o Experience working with offenders or hard to reach learnerso Knowledge of the SQA Framework.
- Desirable:
o Knowledge of a range of awarding bodies.
o Knowledge and experience of Project Based Learningo Proven track record of working a range of partners to deliver learning outcomes.
o Experience of working with learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.
Skills and Attributes- Essential:
o Effective communication skills with enthusiasm for your professional discipline.
o Approachable, supportive, self-motivated and flexible.o Time management skills.
o Keep up to date with developments in learning methodologies and own subject area.
o Appropriate knowledge of existing, emerging and assistive technologies to support and enhance the learner journey.
Training
As this position is based within a prison setting, the successful candidate(s) 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.