Prison instructor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Prison instructors teach prisoners new skills to help them find work after their release.

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Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
Administer oral, written,

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
Determine training needs of students or workers.
Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.

Average salary
26,691 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Prison instructor

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Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Prison instructors

Balanced outlook

188 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Prison instructor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

42% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
20% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
16% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

You'll need a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one. Qualifications include:

Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
Level 5 Education and Training Diploma

You'll need access to 100 hours of teaching practice. You'll also need experience and a level 3 vocational qualification in your subject area or trade.

You may find it useful to do qualifications in assessment, like the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Prison instructor.

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Instructing Teaching others how to do something

Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Prison instructor. Check that you know:

Computer based training software Blackboard Learn; Desire2Learn; Learning management system LMS; Sakai CLE

Data base user interface and query software Blackboard; Career management systems CMS; Data entry software

Electronic mail software Email software; Microsoft Outlook

Information retrieval or search software DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin

Word processing software Collaborative editing software; Google Docs

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Administrative Skills

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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