Job Description

Ever considered working in a prison?
It might not be what you expect - in fact, it could be one of the most rewarding and meaningful roles you'll ever take on. For many in custody, education offers hope, structure, and a chance to rebuild. For you, it offers the chance to be part of that transformation - every single day.
Details of this position:
This position is for a full time Construction Technician in prison education.
We're looking for someone to support the delivery of vocational training in trades such as plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, and dry lining within a prison workshop setting.
Working closely with the Multi-Skills Trainer, you'll help create a safe, well-equipped, and motivating learning environment where learners can develop valuable trade skills. You'll also play a key role in maintaining compliance with prison safety and security procedures.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain workshop spaces, ensuring all tools, materials, and equipment are available and in good condition.
• Support practical activities and demonstrations in line with City & Guilds Level 2 standards.
• Manage and monitor tool inventories, maintaining strict safety and security standards.
• Provide guidance and encouragement to learners during hands-on training sessions.
• Promote a positive, safe, and restorative workshop culture that supports skill development and engagement.
• Accurately maintain records of attendance, tool usage, and learner progress.

Work schedule: Full time 38.5 hours per week
Salary scale: From 28,000 per annum
Annual leave: 30 days per annum
To be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Experience in construction trades (plastering, painting, tiling, dry lining) at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Practical knowledge of health and safety and workshop tool management.
• Good communication skills and the ability to support learners with diverse needs.
• An understanding of vocational education or a willingness to develop in this area.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for record-keeping and workshop prep.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others succeed.

Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not be for everyone, but anyone with a slight interest is encouraged to apply and if suitable, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion with the hiring manager directly over the phone, who can provide more detail and an insight into life working in a prison.
Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A paid Life event day each year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to online wellbeing centre
• A paid volunteering day each year
• Enhanced Maternity scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Refer a Friend reward scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance

If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail. (0117 992 6865 or 0117 922 9420)
If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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