Lecturer: Barbering – Prison Education – HMP Isle of Wight

Job Posted: 22 January 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Up to £20,343 per annum
• Industries: Education Hair and Beauty

HMP Isle of Wight have an exciting opportunity for a Barbering Lecturer to join the prison-based Education Team.

We are seeking a creative and inspiring Lecturer who can deliver engaging classes to small groups of learners who are based within the prison. As a Barbering Lecturer, you will be supporting learners to achieve success and guiding them through the courses. You will not only help them to achieve qualifications in Employability up to L1 with NCFE but will also support them to develop confidence and skills they can apply to employment upon release, or to other job opportunities within the establishment.

MK College Group works to reduce re-offending by providing learners with opportunities to learn and develop skills. We would like you to be part of the learner’s journey, providing them with a positive learning experience.

If you are as passionate as we are about reducing re-offending and ensuring learners have a positive learning experience, this is a fantastic opportunity for you! You will be fully supported with the training required to deliver to learners in this fast paced and rewarding environment. 

OUR BENEFITS

• 35 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card and our reward and recognition platform Encore
• Employee wellbeing platform