Multi-Skills Tutor - Painting and Decorating

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  • York
  • £28,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Are you passionate about Painting & Decorating and skilled at sharing your expertise with others? We’re looking for a Cover Tutor to deliver practical, hands-on lessons to prison-based learners at HMP Millsike, ensuring continuity of learning during periods of staff absence. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference, helping learners develop vocational skills, employability, and confidence.What You’ll Do:
  • Deliver engaging, practical Painting & Decorating sessions that inspire and motivate learners.
  • Promote employability skills, digital literacy, and reading within your vocational sessions.
  • Ensure safe and secure management of tools and equipment, following all health and safety standards.
  • Adapt lessons to meet the needs of learners with varying skill levels, literacy, or additional learning needs.
  • Support restorative practices, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and support exam or certification preparation.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure cohesive and effective learning delivery.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Proven experience in Painting & Decorating, with the ability to deliver practical skills confidently.
  • Relevant vocational qualifications in Painting & Decorating
  • A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PTLLS, AET, CET) or assessor qualification is desirable.
  • Willingness to work towards teaching and/or assessor qualifications if not already held
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage tools, materials, and administrative tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for motivating and supporting learners.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to deliver lessons to a diverse range of learners in a prison environment.

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