Prison Education Opportunities - East Midlands

Locations: East Midlands (Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire)

Salary: Competitive and dependent on role and experience

Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Temporary Opportunities Available

Make A Difference Through Education

Are you passionate about helping people unlock their potential and build brighter futures?

We are continually recruiting for a range of Prison Education opportunities across the East Midlands. Whether you're an experienced tutor, lecturer, trainer, assessor, manager, or an industry professional looking to move into education, we'd love to hear from you.

Working in prison education is more than just teaching. It's about helping learners gain confidence, achieve qualifications, develop employability skills, and prepare for a successful future.

Every day presents an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact.

We Recruit For A Wide Range Of Subjects

Construction & Trades

• Carpentry & Joinery
• Plumbing
• Bricklaying
• Painting & Decorating
• Wall & Floor Tiling
• Plastering
• Dry Lining
• Multi-Skills
• Electrical Installation
• Property Maintenance

Vocational Courses

• Catering & Hospitality
• Barbering
• Hair & Beauty
• Motor Vehicle & Mechanics
• Warehousing & Logistics
• Horticulture & Gardening
• Cleaning & Facilities Services
• Customer Service
• Business Administration

Functional Skills & Academic Subjects

• Functional Skills English
• Functional Skills Maths
• Digital Skills
• ESOL
• GCSE English
• GCSE Maths
• Employability
• Personal & Social Development

Creative & Specialist Subjects

• Music
• Art & Design
• Journalism
• Media
• Creative Writing
• Mentoring
• Health & Wellbeing

Management & Quality Roles

• Curriculum Managers
• Education Managers
• Quality Improvement Practitioners
• Internal Quality Assurers (IQAs)
• Learning Support Managers
• Heads of Learning & Skills
• Quality Leads

Who Are We Looking For?

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Tutors and Teachers
• Trainers and Assessors
• Education Managers
• Industry Professionals
• Trade Specialists
• Subject Matter Experts
• Learning Support Professionals

Don't have a teaching qualification?

Many prison education providers actively support experienced industry professionals in gaining recognised teaching qualifications whilst employed. This can be a fantastic opportunity to move from industry into education with training and support provided.

Why Choose Prison Education?

✅ Make a genuine difference to people's lives

✅ Help learners gain qualifications and employment opportunities

✅ Use your industry knowledge to inspire others

✅ Funded teacher training opportunities with many providers

✅ Excellent professional development and career progression

✅ Rewarding and meaningful work

✅ Supportive education teams

✅ Contribute to reducing reoffending through education and skills development

Opportunities Across The East Midlands

Many of these positions are based within a single prison establishment, providing the opportunity to build strong relationships with learners and become part of a dedicated education team.

We regularly recruit for opportunities across the East Midlands and are always keen to speak with talented education professionals and industry specialists interested in making a difference.

Get In Touch

Whether you're actively looking for a new role or simply want to explore the opportunities available, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today and we'll discuss the current vacancies available, including opportunities at the prison closest to you.

Join a rewarding sector where your skills can transform lives, build confidence, and create brighter futures. 0115 9111 290