Occasional Worker - Teacher - Prison Education

By teaching in prison, you'll be making a real difference to learners' lives, giving them the chance to develop skills and confidence that extend far beyond the classroom. This is a role where engaging and innovative teaching directly contributes to rehabilitation and positive change. If you're ready to share your passion for teaching and inspire learners who are eager for new opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Bring your creativity. Change lives. Become a Tutor in Prison Education.

Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team is seeking Occasional Tutors to join our education team at HMP Springhill and Grendon. This is a unique opportunity to share your creativity with learners. The occasional tutor will provide cover for existing tutors in a range of subjects including English, Maths. We are looking for teachers who can deliver engaging, hands-on sessions across the curriculum. Whether you are an experienced tutor or seeking move into teaching with the prison setting, your passion and creativity are what matter most.

• Maths & English Tutors are needed to cover and enrich our curriculum.
• A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential - if you have industry experience or a strong subject specialism, we will support you to gain a teaching qualification.
• Education runs all year round, Monday-Thursday (08:30-11:30 and 13:00-16:00 at Springhill or 13:30-16:30 at Grendon), with morning sessions on Fridays at Springhill from 08:30-11:30. Flexibility around the prison regime is required.
What We're Looking For
• Enthusiastic and inspiring individuals who can deliver practical and creative sessions across the curriculum
• A passion for supporting learners to grow in confidence and ability
• Flexibility and resilience to work in a dynamic prison environment
• A genuine belief in the power of education to reduce reoffending and open new opportunities