Occasional Worker - HMP Isle of Wight

Job Posted: 21 February 2025

• Contract Term: Casual
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: £28.50 per hour
• Industries: Education

Occasional Worker
 

Location: HMP Isle of Wight, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5RS

Hours: Ad-hoc / Variable
Salary: £28.50 per hour
Reporting To: Education Manager

IN SHORT

Do you like working in a challenging but rewarding environment where each day is different and time flies?

Are you looking for flexible/ad-hoc working hours?

Have you ever thought of a career in Prison Education?

Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team at HMP Isle of Wight, are seeking innovative teachers to deliver to a diverse group of learners, helping to build their confidence, develop their skills and achieve within a college environment. The College are looking for candidates interested in variable hours, on an ad-hoc basis, who are keen to explore Prison Education.

A teaching qualification would be desirable, however those willing to work towards a teaching qualification, who hold a supporting subject specialism or industry experience would also be considered - we can provide the training to help you achieve your full potential.

Get in touch today if you are a passionate person with the capacity to become a great teacher, looking to share your knowledge and learned experiences.

MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

ABOUT HMP Isle of Wight

HMP Isle of Wight is a Category-B prison with an operational capacity of 1101 spaces.

In addition to the main residential areas, there is a Remand Unit, a Segregation and Rehabilitation Unit and an internal hospital. Prisoners located in these areas are encouraged to engage with the education offer.

The College team typically delivers its programmes in two main College areas of the prison: 16 classrooms in total (8 in Parkhurst (PK) and 8 in Albany (AY)).

There are also vocational workshops; Painting and Decorating in PK (PT) and Painting and Decorating in AY (FT).

The education delivery hours are Monday to Thursday 9.25am – 11.35am, 13.40pm – 16.50pm and on Fridays 8.25am – 11.35am, with most staff working on-site 8:00am – 5:00pm each day and 8:00am – 12:30pm on Fridays. Class sizes typically range from 8-12 learners.

The majority of learners study on a part time basis, combining other prison activities with their college studies. The department also supports learners undertaking Distance Learning and Open University courses.

We provide Outreach learning opportunities for hesitant learners and non-reader/low level learners via a network of Learning & Skills Peer Supports and the Reading and More class.

HMP Isle of Wight’s focus is firmly fixed on reducing reoffending and preventing future victims of crime by preparing offenders for their release through accredited intervention programmes, skill and vocational based training and education, in a pro social environment.

Courses at HMP Isle of Wight include Maths, English, IT, Business courses at L1, L2, L3, Art L2, L3, Mentoring L2, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Painting and Decorating at L1, L2, L3, Open University, Reading and More and Learning Support.

Parking is free at HMP Isle of Wight with ample availability across the site. The post code for the Parkhurst site is PO30 5NX and for Albany is PO30 5RS.

There are bus stops directly outside the prison sites with route 9 from Ryde to Newport and route 1 from Cowes to Newport.

Small lockers are available, particularly for those using public transport, for storing prohibited items such as mobile phone/tobacco/vaping products.