General Instructor

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a General Instructor at HMP Addiewell. In this role you will cater for a wide range of educational and vocational needs for the 796 prisoners. This will be done through assisting with workshops and supporting the employment team in managing attendance, performance and quality of work delivered. You will be creative in planning your teaching, using a variety of innovative and captivating resources whilst being able to deliver in an enthusiastic and inspirational manner. The successful candidate should aspire to provide stimulating and challenging experiences that will enable all learners to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes and values that will prepare them for life today and in the future. The role is diverse, thought-provoking and challenging/rewarding in equal measure. Sodexo's vision for HMP Addiewell is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation.

Expected Skills/Competencies:

• SCQF Level 7 in a teaching discipline (or equivalent) or achieve this within eighteen months of undertaking the role.
• Experience of teaching employability skills to adults across a range of abilities, including supporting students from deprived backgrounds.
• Experience of working with persons with a range of additional support needs across a range of ages and stages.
• Demonstrable experience of the SQA framework or of an Industry or Educational Standard.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.
• Good general IT knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, while keeping organised and utilising problem-solving skills.
  
  At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.


• Salary of £28,000.
• Full-time and permanent position.
• Monday to Friday working week - you may be required to work occasional evenings and in some rare cases, weekends also.
20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, private healthcare, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.