Job Description

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it\'s a chance to be part of something greater. 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:

• Free meals and parking on site
• Eligible for Blue Light discounts
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Life Assurance

We\'re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We\'re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we\'re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

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Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Job Introduction

HMP Forest Bank have an exciting opportunity for a Functional Skills Teacher to join the Education team!

In this role, you will teach Maths, English and basic Art classes which will support prison learners to increase their functional skills level in order to help boost employability upon release, and reduce the chances of re-offending in the future.

You will be confident in teaching, making lessons engaging and interesting for learners and have the ability to influence and motivate hard to reach learners. Your teaching approach will be flexible dependant of the skill level of your students.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit

Main Responsibilities

• Teach English, Maths and basic level art
• Ensure that all learners are provided with an initial assessment and a diagnostic test
• To regularly test learners to demonstrate that they have retained knowledge
• To ensure that Quality Assurance is of a very high standard and will undergo inspection by Team Leaders management and OFSTED
• Achieve a Grade 2 or above in un-announced lesson observations carried out at regular intervals throughout the year
• Work effectively and efficiently with the Team leaders to produce innovative and stimulating lessons for learners to encourage participation whatever level the learners are starting from
• Effectively plan courses and lessons by preparing and using schemes of work and lesson plans for all classes for the benefit of the learner and for evidence at inspection/lesson observations

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• A PGCE or equivalent
• A degree or a level 4 qualification in a relevant subject area
• Experience of delivering Digital skills in the classroom
• A good knowledge of publishing software.

Desirable

• Experience of instructing/supporting people with challenging behaviour
• Assessor or IV qualification is desirable.
• Experience in a prison environment
• Experience of using video/photo editing software and web design

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

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