Prison instructor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

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

  • 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,
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Prison instructors typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Prison instructor you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants,
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    26,691 GBP *
    per year
    20,000 GBP
    31,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
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    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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    Administrative Skills

    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:
    1
    Computer based training software Blackboard Learn; Desire2Learn; Learning management system LMS; Sakai CLE
    2
    Data base user interface and query software Blackboard; Career management systems CMS; Data entry software
    3
    Electronic mail software Email software; Microsoft Outlook
    4
    Information retrieval or search software DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin
    5
    Word processing software Collaborative editing software; Google Docs
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    Administrative Skills

    Things to highlight for your Prison instructor interview

    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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