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Bricklaying Tutor

Dovetail Ref: BR55112
Prison Education £28,855 - £38,144 per annum permanent mid Level 22 September 2026
Isle of Wight, England
Lauren Main

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0161 870 5222 Manchester office

Education Details

Bricklaying Prison Education prison
Levels: Level 1Level 2City & Guilds
Also teaches: ConstructionTrades

Job Description

Job Title: Bricklaying Lecturer / Instructor

Location: Isle of Wight- HMP

Salary: Up to £38,144 per annum (Depending on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Package: 38 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), generous pension scheme, fully funded training/development, and high street discount schemes.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about the bricklaying trade and looking for a rewarding change of pace? Have you ever thought about stepping off the tools and passing your skills on to others?

We are recruiting for a Bricklaying Lecturer to join an established education team within a secure custodial environment. In this role, you will teach small groups of adult learners, helping them gain practical skills and qualifications up to Level 2. Your work will directly give them the confidence and trade expertise they need to secure stable employment upon release and build a brighter future.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Teaching & Training: Deliver engaging, practical bricklaying classes up to Level 2 (City & Guilds).
  • Mentoring: Support and guide learners through their qualifications, boosting their confidence and employability skills.
  • Progress Tracking: Help learners achieve their individual goals in a structured, positive classroom environment.
  • Reducing Re-offending: Play a vital role in a learner's rehabilitation journey by providing them with a meaningful, positive learning experience.

What We Are Looking For

  • Trade Expertise: A strong, passionate background in bricklaying with substantial practical trade experience.
  • Great Communication: The ability to engage, motivate, and inspire small groups of individuals in a fast-paced environment.
  • An Inspiring Attitude: Someone creative, adaptable, and genuinely motivated to help others turn their lives around.
  • No Teaching Experience? No Problem! If you have the trade skills and a desire to teach, you will be fully supported and provided with all the necessary training and teaching qualifications on the job.

What's on Offer

  • 38 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Fully funded training and development
  • High street discount schemes
  • Teaching qualifications provided

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Lauren Main

Lauren Main

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Generous pension scheme

Requirements

  • Strong background in bricklaying
  • Substantial practical trade experience
  • Great communication skills
  • Ability to engage and motivate learners
  • Creative and adaptable attitude

Benefits

  • 38 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Fully funded training and development
  • High street discount schemes
  • Teaching qualifications provided

Skills & Qualifications

BricklayingConstruction tradesTeaching and mentoringCommunicationLearner engagement

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