Carpentry Tutor - Prison Education |OLASS

HMYOI Feltham
From £30,000 + £5,000 London Weighting
Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:45am – 5:00pm
Friday: 7:45am – 12:30pm

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated Carpentry Tutor to join a leading education provider within a custodial setting.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners in developing practical carpentry skills, industry knowledge, and employability behaviours, helping them progress towards sustainable employment and positive long-term outcomes.

Working with small groups, you will deliver engaging, structured training while providing guidance and support tailored to individual learner needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Carpentry training sessions to small learner groups
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons supporting varied learning styles
• Develop and maintain individual learning plans
• Track and monitor learner progress and achievement
• Provide advice, guidance, and mentoring to support progression
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 qualification in Carpentry / Joinery (or equivalent)
• Teaching qualification (minimum Level 3) OR actively working towards one
• Strong hands-on industry experience in carpentry
• Experience delivering training, coaching, or mentoring
• Ability to engage and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds

Desirable

• Assessor qualification (TAQA / CAVA)
• Experience within FE, apprenticeships or adult learning
• Experience working with challenging or disengaged learners

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a real difference through education and rehabilitation
• Join a provider committed to quality training and learner outcomes
• Access to ongoing CPD and career development
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• A role offering purpose, impact, and long-term progression

About the Organisation

You will be joining a national organisation delivering skills training, employment support, and rehabilitation services, helping individuals build brighter futures.

Their prison education programmes are designed to develop practical skills, improve employability, and reduce reoffending, working closely with employers to ensure training is aligned to real-world opportunities.

Apply Now

If you are a qualified carpenter with a passion for developing others and making a genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.

For More Information

Contact: 0115 9111 290
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