Job Introduction
Job Title: Teacher of English and Maths
Location: Education Department, HMP Forest Bank
Employer: Sodexo

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sodexo is seeking a resilient and motivated Teacher of English and Maths to join the Education Department at HMP Forest Bank. This role is integral to delivering high-quality education that supports offenders’ rehabilitation and equips them with essential skills to reduce reoffending and increase employability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach accredited and non-accredited English and Maths courses up to Level 2, including Functional Skills.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate stimulating courses and learning activities tailored to learners’ needs.
• Deliver initial assessments and diagnostic testing to place learners appropriately and signpost them to relevant educational pathways.
• Challenge and motivate hard-to-reach and sometimes challenging learners, promoting positive behaviour and increased self-esteem through effective role modelling.
• Identify and respond to individual learning needs, including learners with SEND/Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD), and develop suitable support plans.
• Collaborate with education and regime delivery teams to provide a broad and relevant educational programme.
• Maintain excellent quality assurance standards to meet OFSTED and internal inspection requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to Prison Service and HMP Forest Bank security policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on learner attendance, progress, achievement, and qualification outcomes.
• Participate actively in team meetings, course reviews, and continuous professional development initiatives.

YOU’LL BELONG IN A COMPANY AND TEAM THAT VALUES YOU FOR YOU; YOU’LL ACT WITH PURPOSE AND HAVE AN IMPACT THROUGH YOUR EVERYDAY ACTIONS; AND YOU’LL BE ABLE TO THRIVE IN YOUR OWN WAY.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.