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General Instructor

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Inspire Change. Shape Futures. Teach with Purpose.

General Instructor – HMP Addiewell
Location: HMP Addiewell | Full-Time | Permanent | £28,000 per annum

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the criminal justice system? Do you believe in the power of education to change lives?

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Instructor to join our Learning & Skills team at HMP Addiewell, a modern facility housing up to 796 individuals. In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver a range of educational and vocational programmes, support employability workshops, and play a vital part in the rehabilitation journey of our learners.

You’ll be more than a teacher — you’ll be a mentor, motivator, and positive role model. From literacy to IT, creative writing to personal development, you’ll provide engaging sessions that prepare individuals for a brighter, more productive future.

This is diverse, impactful work in a secure environment that values innovation, compassion, and progress. If you’re creative, resilient, and committed to helping others grow, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Deliver up to 4 teaching sessions per day (32.5 hours/week) to small groups (max. 16 learners).

  • Teach subjects across SCQF Levels 2–6, from core skills to vocational training.

  • Support the employment team by helping manage attendance, performance, and output quality.

  • Design and deliver creative, inclusive, and engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.

  • Inspire learners to gain confidence, build skills, and work toward meaningful change.

  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to support sentence planning, employability, and rehabilitation.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

✅ A genuine interest in rehabilitation and personal development
✅ Ability to adapt your teaching style to different learners
✅ Confident in delivering a variety of subjects
✅ Organised, IT-literate, and a strong communicator
✅ Able to work occasional evenings or weekends as required

Desirable

⭐ SCQF Level 7 in a teaching/training discipline — or willingness to achieve this within 18 months
⭐ Experience working in a training or education setting, ideally with challenging groups
⭐ Understanding of SQA outcomes and experience with accredited course delivery

What You’ll Get in Return

£28,000 salary
 Monday to Friday schedule (with occasional evening/weekend work)
Permanent, full-time contract (40 hours/week)
Purposeful, varied work in a supportive team environment
20+ Sodexo benefits including:

  • Sodexo retirement plan

  • Discounts from 1,900+ brands

  • Gym discounts

  • 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and help shape a better tomorrow.

Why Join Us?

At Sodexo, we’re committed to creating a better everyday for everyone. As the global leader in Quality of Life services, we believe in building inclusive workplaces where everyone belongs. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the workplace.

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Salary £28,000 per annum rising after successful probation
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/1962259/147606
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 23 September, 2025
Job Category Prison Service
Business Unit UK Government - Justice
Location HMP Addiewell ,Station Road, Addiewell, West Lothian, EH55 8QA, United Kingdom
No. of positions 2
Posted on 09 September, 2025
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