Business Tutor

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about empowering individuals through education and entrepreneurial skills? We are seeking a dedicated Business Tutor - to join our team and help transform the lives of prisoners by preparing them for successful reintegration into the community.

Your Responsibilities: 

• Educational Support: Assist learners in developing their knowledge and skills to successfully complete accredited training programs. 
• Business Planning: Collaborate with learners to formulate their business ideas into comprehensive business plans and support them in achieving a Business Startup qualification. 
• Entrepreneurial Development: Plan, create, and develop learners' entrepreneurial ideas, preparing them for successful implementation upon release.
•  Positive Environment: Challenge negative behaviour, boost self-esteem, and provide a supportive environment to foster personal growth. 
• Increase Employability: Enhance prisoners' employability and reduce re-offending through skill development and training. 
• Workshop Management: Oversee prisoners in the workshop, ensuring effective coordination of work and training locations. 
• Safety Management: Ensure safe working practices for new prisoners, maintaining a secure and productive environment.

HMP & YOI Bronzefield is the largest women’s prison in Europe which accommodates a diverse and complex population of women from restricted Status women who require the highest levels of security, women on remand (Who are often experiencing custody for the first time), as well as supporting women with chronic mental health conditions.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Main Responsibilities 

• Work effectively and efficiently with the Vocational Curriculum Lead to assist with innovative and stimulating workshop lessons for prisoners to encourage participation whatever level the prisoners are starting from.
• Accountability for tools and tool safety.
• To ensure all relevant policies and procedures, such as Security, Health and Safety and Prisoner Welfare, are adhered to and take responsibility of the work area.
• Monitor take-up of taught training and progression of learners reporting any difficulties to your Line Manager.
• Attend team meetings to evaluate progress and promote good practice and attend all staff meetings, which will include giving feedback on classes and ideas for development.
• Establish a rapport with prisoners to encourage them to take their first steps in learning and achieve the correct training.
• Monitor quality control of work produced by prisoners to maintain standards required.
• Undertake duties as required by the Director or Head of Learning, Skills & Employment that will contribute to the effective operation of HMP & YOI Bronzefield.

The Ideal Candidate

• Be highly organised. 
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prioritise safety in the workplace. 
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of and commitment to best practice in equalities and diversity.
• Ability to instruct effectively. 
• Commitment to developing skills and self-esteem of female prisoners. 
• To have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners 
• To have an ability to always communicate effectively through different mediums, including spoken and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable personality.
• A flexible and responsive attitude.
• Willingness to innovate and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.
• Ability to operate flexibly as a team member.
• Awareness of and commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and the recognition of diversity and inclusion.
• Every employee will be required to obtain a successful security clearance and CRB check. 
• Experience in a prison environment.
• Experience of instructing/supporting people with challenging behaviour. 
• Experience of working with people from a range of cultural and faith backgrounds. 

Package Description

Up to £38,362.27 per annum. 

Working Hours

Fixed - Part-time - Mon, Tue, Wed 08.00-17.00.