Job Description

Job Title: Self-Employment & Industry Readiness Tutor (HMP Guys Marsh)

Employer: Bhuku Ltd

Location: HMP Guys Marsh, Shaftesbury Road, Guys Marsh, Dorset, SP7 0AH

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) - 5 months

Contract Dates: November 2025 - March 2026

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00)

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Application Deadline: 7 October 2025, 17:00

Interview Dates: 9-10 October 2025 (by video or phone)

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About Bhuku Ltd

Bhuku Ltd is a leading provider of innovative prison education and employability programmes across the UK.

We design and deliver specialist interventions that help individuals in custody develop life skills, confidence, and clear pathways into employment or self-employment.

Our mission is to build purposeful, inclusive learning that supports rehabilitation and reduces reoffending.

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About the Role

We are seeking an engaging, professional Self-Employment & Industry Readiness Tutor to deliver Bhuku's Skill Ninjas programme at HMP Guys Marsh.

This 5-month initiative supports up to 60 learners to explore entrepreneurship, develop business ideas, and gain transferable work skills that prepare them for employment upon release.

The course combines classroom delivery, business planning activities, and peer-supported learning -- providing a foundation for legitimate self-employment or work in a range of industries.

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Key Responsibilities

o Deliver structured sessions (Mon-Thurs) on self-employment, business start-up, and transferable employability skills.

o Support learners in developing personal Business Start-Up Plans and confidence in key skills such as finance, marketing, and communication.

o Provide 1:1 guidance and feedback sessions every Friday, including in-cell visits where needed.

o Adapt teaching to meet diverse learner needs, including low literacy, ESOL, and neurodiverse participants.

o Work closely with the Learning & Skills Manager, peer mentors, and Bhuku's internal management team to ensure consistent delivery.

o Maintain accurate learner records, attendance data, and progress updates for monthly reporting.

o Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and motivating classroom environment.

o Ensure all teaching complies with prison security, safeguarding, and equality requirements.

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About You

You will be a confident, organised, and adaptable tutor with a passion for empowering others.

The ideal candidate will have:

o Experience delivering employability, business, or vocational training (classroom or community-based).

o Strong communication and coaching skills.

o The ability to motivate and engage adults with varied learning needs.

o Understanding of working within secure or regulated environments (training provided).

o Knowledge of entrepreneurship, small business start-up, or vocational education.

o Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and trauma-informed practice.

Desirable:

o Experience teaching or mentoring in prisons or justice settings.

o Qualification in teaching, training, or assessing (PTLLS, AET, or equivalent).

o Basic business or enterprise qualification, or practical experience in self-employment.

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What We Offer

o 15 per hour plus holiday pay, pension, and professional development support.

o Full induction and training, including prison security awareness.

o A chance to make a meaningful difference to rehabilitation outcomes.

o Opportunities to join future Bhuku prison education contracts across England.

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How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your experience and motivation via Indeed

Applications close Sunday 26 October.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview via phone call.

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Bhuku Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage those with lived experience of the justice system to apply.

All offers are subject to prison security clearance and DBS checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person