Tutor - Learning and Skills Service (SPS)

Based within HMP Low Moss (Glasgow Area)

We are looking to recruit a Tutor who is passionate about delivering quality project based learning across the curriculum. There are several subjects areas that would be suitable including Social Science along with core and life skills, health and wellbeing and creative skills, ESOL and ICT.

Creating a positive learning atmosphere encouraging learner interest, motivation and achievement are essential in this role in order to support learners in the achievement of their short and long term aspirations.

As well as delivering and assessing approved SQA qualifications up to and including SCQF level 5 and accredited and non-accredited qualifications in a range of subject areas, you will update learning materials as required to meet learners’ needs and interests within the context of the prison environment.

Educated to a minimum HNC or equivalent (SCQF Level 7) in relevant area, you should also hold a qualification in SALL (Supporting Adult Literacy Learners) SCQF level 6 or other community based learning qualification, or, be willing to work towards this qualification. A knowledge of SQA frameworks is essential.

You should have experience in working with offenders or hard to reach learners. Effective communication and time management skills are essential as well as enthusiasm for your professional discipline, being approachable, supportive, self-motivated and flexible.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete mandatory in-house SPS Training, which will include classroom work as well as scenario based physical movements for self-defence purposes.

In order to apply please log-in to create a profile, once you have created this, you should click on the post you wish to apply for and complete the on-line application from, when you are ready to submit please click on 'save and continue' and then 'submit application'.

Internal Staff should also apply via the Fife College Careers Page, as per the above guidance.

No CVs (personal or agency) will be accepted, unless specifically asked to do so on the advert, therefore please do not attach within the My Documents Section.

Closing date for this position is 28 January 2022 (12.01 am) please ensure you submit your application by 27 January.