Tutor - Learning and Skills Services (Scottish Prison Service) - 412435

Salary is subject to pending job evaluation.

HMP Grampian (Learning Centre)

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

1. Deliver and assess approved SQA qualifications up to and including SCQF Level 5 and accredited and non-accredited qualifications in a range of subjects.
2. Update learning materials as required to meet learners' needs and interests within the context of the prison environment.
3. Participate in learner enrolment and completion of learner documentation as required, providing support and guidance to learners as needed.
4. Follow agreed quality assurance processes and procedures.
5. Work in collaboration with colleagues, partners, agencies, and SPS to improve the learners' experience.
6. Provide and take responsibility for reporting on a range of information including learners' 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

• Essential:
• Educated to a minimum of HNC or equivalent (SCQF Level 7) in a relevant area.
• Qualification in SALL (Supporting Adult Literacy Learners) SCQF level 6 or other community-based learning qualification - or be willing to work towards this qualification.
• SQA units aligned to the national Occupational Standards for assessment, planning, and internal verification, or be willing to work towards this.
• Desirable:
• Assessor / Verifier awards.

Experience

• Essential:
• Experience working with offenders or hard-to-reach learners.
• Knowledge of the SQA Framework.
• Desirable:
• Knowledge of a range of awarding bodies.
• Knowledge and experience of Project-Based Learning.
• Proven track record of working with a range of partners to deliver learning outcomes.
• Experience of working with learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.

Skills and Attributes

• Essential:
• Effective communication skills with enthusiasm for your professional discipline.
• Approachable, supportive, self-motivated, and flexible.
• Time management skills.
• Keep up to date with developments in learning methodologies and your own subject area.
• 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.