Weston College is the regional provider for the Prison Education Framework (PEF) across the South West of England and is now seeking to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated Lecturer in Music - HMP The Verne.

This is a part-time role, working 14.8 hours per week.
Day to day of the role
*To deliver a high-quality curriculum delivering Music courses.
*Developing and maintaining a full course file including comprehensive scheme of learning and lesson planning.
*Manage learner behaviour and challenge negative behaviour appropriately, following prison processes.
*Enriching learning through additional projects and broader activity beyond the qualification delivery.
Required skills and qualifications
*Relevant qualification in Music.
*Excellent team working, communication and interpersonal skills.
*Teaching qualification, or willingness to gain this whilst in post.
About HMP The Verne
HMP The Verne, a Category C men’s prison on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, prioritises education through partnerships with Weston College and the Open University. Residents can access a robust curriculum, which includes distance learning and courses like painting, decorating, and construction. Residents at HMP The Verne have diverse work opportunities, from working in the kitchens, gardens, recycling centre, and barbershop to engaging in practical tasks at the woodmill, where furniture is assembled, or crafting and repairing goods within system itself. Uncover new horizons for personal growth and transformation at HMP The Verne.
Benefits
*Generous holiday entitlement
*Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
*Generous pension scheme
*Local and national staff discounts
*Free parking
*Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
*Focus on staff wellbeing
*Wellbeing@weston hub
*Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
*Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
*Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.