Multi-Skills HMP

Job Title: Multi-Skills Lecturer - Prison Education

Location: HMP (Kent)

Salary: Up to £37,400 per annum (Subject to experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled tradesperson or multi-skills tutor looking to use your practical expertise to transform lives? Do you want to play a key role in reducing reoffending by equipping adult learners with essential construction skills, workplace confidence, and accredited qualifications for post-release employment?

MK College Group has an exciting opportunity for an inspiring Multi-Skills Lecturer to join the prison-based Education Team at HMP Maidstone. In this rewarding workshop-based role, you will deliver hands-on, practical training across key construction trades-including Painting & Decorating, Tiling, and Plastering-guiding learners to build confidence, acquire qualifications, and prepare for successful careers upon release.

What You Will Be Doing

Practical Trade Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality multi-skills construction modules covering Painting & Decorating, Tiling, and Plastering within a safe workshop environment.

Student Progression & Qualifications: Guide learners through course units, supporting them to achieve formal trade qualifications and develop practical, job-ready skills.

Safety & Tool Control: Maintain strict health & safety standards, workshop discipline, and tool control protocols in compliance with prison security policies.

Rehabilitation & Skill Building: Help adult learners develop strong workplace habits, resilience, and confidence to support their long-term resettlement and employment pathways.

Collaborative Teaching: Partner with the wider MK College Group education team to deliver a positive, high-impact learning experience designed to reduce reoffending.

What We Are Looking For

Trade Expertise: Substantial vocational experience across practical construction trades, specifically Painting & Decorating, Tiling, and Plastering.

Teaching & Training Experience: Experience delivering vocational training, lecturing, or trade instruction is preferred. A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is highly desirable.

Classroom Management: Strong group facilitation, clear communication, and the ability to adapt practical teaching methods to engage adult learners with diverse background needs.

Values-Driven Approach: A creative, passionate attitude focused on empowering learners to overcome educational barriers and rebuild their lives.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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