Manufacturing Instructor

The position of Manufacturing Workshop Instructor in prison education offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals interested in working in a unique environment. The role involves managing a busy workshop where learners develop practical skills and discipline necessary for employment. Instructors will benefit from a clear work-life balance, with no additional marking or planning required outside working hours. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on manufacturing experience, strong leadership abilities, and a solid understanding of health and safety regulations. The role comes with a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and various employee benefits. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or discuss further with the hiring manager.

Ever considered working in a prison?
It might not be what you expect – in fact, it could be one of the most rewarding and meaningful roles you’ll ever take on.

In this role you’ll be part of a close-knit team, working face-to-face with both colleagues and learners. You’ll benefit from clear boundaries between work and home life, with no working from home allowed. That means NO MARKING, NO PLANNING in your weekends or evenings.

Prisons have dedicated education departments, complete with classrooms and fully-equipped workshops where learning takes place. Despite the challenges of the environment, you’ll be supported every step of the way by an experienced education team, with access to ongoing training and professional development.

Details of this position:

This position is for a full time Manufacturing Workshop Instructor in prison education.

We’re seeking a practical and motivated Manufacturing Instructor to manage our busy prison workshop – a dynamic space where metal goods are produced to industry standards, and individuals gain the skills and discipline needed for employment and rehabilitation.

• Deliver comprehensive workshop inductions with a strong focus on health, safety, and tool control

• Lead and supervise daily workshop operations, including task allocation and workflow management

• Set and uphold clear quality standards, monitoring output and ensuring production targets are met

• Provide practical and soft skills training, supporting personal and professional development

Work schedule: Full time 38.5 hours per week

Salary scale: Up to £28,000 per annum

Annual leave: 30 days per annum

To be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others

• A solid understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessment procedures

Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not be for everyone, but anyone with a slight interest is encouraged to apply and if suitable, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion with the hiring manager directly over the phone, who can provide more detail and an insight into life working in a prison.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A paid Life event day each year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to online wellbeing centre
• A paid volunteering day each year
• Enhanced Maternity scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Refer a Friend reward scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance

If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail. ( or

If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18’s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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