Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”
At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.
For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.
Information and Communication Technology Teacher – Her Majesty’s Youth Offenders Institute (HMYOI) Feltham
£38,224 to £42,959
Purpose
To deliver accredited learning to Young People undertaking Information and Communication Technology (ICT) study programmes at HMYOI Feltham
The role holder will be responsible for teaching a range of courses as directed, to a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rated level. You will develop young people-centred teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which contribute to increased retention, achievement, and progression of the young people we support.
You will be required to follow all processes relating to qualifications and examinations, including registration and submissions to validating bodies, and liaison with the Shaw Trust HMYOI Feltham Exams Officer, moderators and external verifiers in accordance with Shaw Trust HMYOI Feltham policy.
To understand and comply with Shaw Trust Safeguarding Policy and related procedures, and to take action as appropriate in relation to children and vulnerable groups, regarding matters of safety, protection and wellbeing.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Essential:
You will have:
- Occupationally competent in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Possession of a relevant teaching or training qualification (e.g. QTS, QTLS, DTTLS, PGCE)
- Experience of teaching on and assessing accredited undertaking Information and Communication Technology (ICT) qualifications from Entry Level to Level 3
- Demonstrable experience of providing excellent customer service skills
- An ongoing interest in and knowledge of recent developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) qualifications
Location:
This role will be based within Her Majesty’s Youth Offenders Institute (HMYOI) Feltham therefore will require you to work in a prison setting Monday to Friday.
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:45pm (Including a 45-minute lunch break)
Friday: 8:00am – 13:30pm
Employee Benefits
As well as helping to make a positive difference to the lives of young people, as an employee of Shaw Trust you will have access to the following benefits:
- 40 days annual leave offer
- 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
- An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
- Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
- Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes
- Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network)
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
Our Strategy
To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf
Join a diverse and inclusive organisation
Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.
In our most recent colleague survey “86% of our colleagues say we demonstrate a true commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion”.
In addition;
- We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
- We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme.
- Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.
If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk
Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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