At AE Talent Solutions our mission is simple yet profound: to connect exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering organizations with top-tier candidates and helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.

Our client is looking for versatile and skilled Vocational Tutors to work at HMP Millsike to deliver hands-on instruction across any of the following vocational subjects:

* Barbering.

* Carpentry & Joinery.

* Bricklaying.

* Multi-Skills Construction.

* Plumbing.

* Painting & Decorating.

* Barista Training.

* Textiles.

The ideal candidate will emphasise practical skills, promote employability, and integrate literacy and digital competencies, all within a framework of safety and restorative practices.

Key Responsibilities:

* Practical Vocational Instruction: Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons across multiple vocational areas, adapting to learner needs and covering for regular tutors to ensure consistency.

* Employability and Digital Skills: Highlight employability skills like teamwork, communication, and professionalism, and integrate digital literacy relevant to each trade, such as digital inventory tracking.

* Tool and Safety Management: Conduct daily tool and equipment checks, adhere to secure management protocols, and prioritise health and safety in each session.

* Support Diverse Learning Needs: Adjust teaching methods to support learners of all skill levels, including those with low literacy or neurodiverse needs.

* Restorative and Motivational Approaches: Foster a positive, respectful environment using restorative practices to encourage personal responsibility, participation, and reflection.

* Progress Tracking and Quality Standards: Monitor learner progress, set clear project standards, and provide feedback to guide learners toward certification where applicable.

* Collaboration and Employability Passport: Work closely with colleagues, support staff, and Work & Skills Coaches to support the Employability Passport, tracking skills and achievements.

Person Specification:

* Relevant vocational qualifications or extensive hands-on experience and a commitment to adaptive, inclusive teaching.

* A recognised teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET) or willingness to achieve one.

* Strong organisational and safety skills, with the ability to maintain secure, compliant environments.

* Confidence in using a diverse range of presentation, facilitation and communication skills.

* The ability to handle challenging situations whilst remaining calm and in control especially in a group situation.

* Respect for and understanding of Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection policies with specific attention to health and safety requirements when organising off-site activities

* Effective communicator with excellent organisational skills, able to maintain records and ensure secure management of tools and equipment.

* A passion to motivate and lead by example to support people to achieve qualifications.

* Ability to quickly adapt teaching methods to suit a wide range of vocational subjects and diverse learner needs.

Company Benefits:

30 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to online wellbeing centre

Enhanced Wedding leave

A paid volunteering day each year

Enhanced Maternity scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance