Occasional Support – Administrator – Prison Education – HMP Swaleside

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Occasional Support - Administrator - Prison Education - HMP Swaleside

Reference : MAY20259697

Expiry date : 22 : 59, Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Location : Isle of Sheppey

Salary : Up to 13.70 per annum

Benefits : Flexibility

Role : Occasional Support - Administrator - Prison Education - HMP Swaleside

Location : HMP Swaleside, Brabazon Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4AX

Hours : Ad-hoc / Variable

Salary : £13.70 per hour

Reporting To : Education Manager

IN SHORT

Do you enjoy working in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each day is different?

Are you enthusiastic and eager to make a difference through learning?

Interested in a career in Prison Education?

Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team at HMP Swaleside seeks candidates for flexible, ad-hoc hours, interested in administrative roles within Prison Education.

We need individuals with administration experience to support curriculum delivery. Flexibility is essential due to the variable nature of the role, which may include short notice, short-term, or long-term cover.

The ability to perform routine administrative tasks is required. If you're passionate about supporting learners and the smooth running of the department, contact us today.

We are committed to fairness and diversity. Applications from under-represented backgrounds are encouraged. All offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS and security clearance up to CTC level.

ABOUT HMP SWALESIDE

HMP Swaleside is a Category B prison with approximately 950 adult male sentenced offenders, located on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. It is part of a prison cluster near Elmley Nature Reserve. The education department is a welcoming space, akin to a college within a prison.

The focus is on reducing reoffending through accredited programmes, vocational training, and education, including courses in Maths, English, IT, ESOL, Art, Music, and more. Learners are encouraged to participate in wider projects like the Koestler Awards, showcasing their talents publicly.

Education hours are Monday to Thursday from 9 : 00 am to 11 : 30 am and 2 : 00 pm to 4 : 30 pm, and Fridays from 9 : 00 am to 11 : 30 am. Staff work on-site from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm (Mon-Thu) and 8 : 00 am to 12 : 30 pm (Fri). Class sizes are typically 8-12 learners. The prison is accessible by car with free staff parking.

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