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G4S Children’s Services teaching roles with g4s Medway Secure Training Centre
G4S is the world’s leading international security solutions group, which specialises in secure outsourcing in countries and sectors where security and safety risks are considered to be a strategic threat. g4S children’s services A part of G4S Care & Justice Services (UK) Ltd, G4S Children’s Services runs three purpose-built Secure Training Centres (STCs) on behalf of the Youth Justice Board (YJB). Teams of committed people look after young people aged 12 to 17 years who have been remanded or sentenced to periods of detention. We work closely with the Home Office, the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales and the Ministry of Justice to ensure that our approach to regimes and designs reflect best practice in residential care to prevent re-offending. Visit the G4S UK website: www.g4s.com/uk
About Us
Medway Secure
Training Centre
Located in Rochester, Medway STC A Structured Learning Programme
opened in April 1998 and was originally Each young person receives 25 hours per week
designed to accommodate 40 young compulsory teaching. Subjects are aligned to the National
males. The centre expanded in 2002 to Curriculum and where possible, are tailored to support
the individual’s needs in order to stimulate motivation.
accommodate a total of 76 young people,
both boys and girls. On arrival, the young people receive an educational
assessment, an induction into Riverview College; our
on-site educational facility and where needed,
Shaping Positive Behaviour
intervention from an Educational Psychologist or a
On admission to Medway, the young people receive Special Needs Co-ordinator.
a complete assessment of their character, aptitude,
A daily activities programme is also in place that offers
psychological history, motivations and behaviour.
sessions in fitness, sports and other vocational subjects
A personalised plan is then developed to meet their
such as music, performing arts, hair and beauty and
needs. All of the boys and girls who are sentenced into
gardening. The Crime Avoidance Programme consists of
our care engage in crime avoidance work on a weekly
seven one-hour sessions per week and is dedicated to
basis, enabling them to review their offending history
assisting each young person to reach a stage where they
and redress their behaviour by learning key skills such as
want to change their life.
problem solving, victim empathy and moral reasoning.
Young people who are on remand, work to a Citizenship The young people are taught life skills such as cleaning
programme which aims to make them aware of how their rooms and living environment, as well as cooking
their behaviour affects people around them and how and washing, by Training Centre Assistants (TCAs).
they can be a part of their community. They also have the opportunity to take part in an
Independent Living Programme which aims to teach
The Management Team at Medway young people who are soon to be released, how to live
independently. This covers everything from organising
Our team possesses a wide range of management
accommodation and doing a weekly shop, to getting the
experience from local and health authorities, youth
most out of public transport.
offending teams, Social Services and other privately run
juvenile units and centres. The collective experience of
the management team, supported by their dedicated staff
provides a safe and caring environment within Medway.
Coupled with its progressive design, each young person
is provided with a secure environment that supports
successful education and rehabilitation.
Job Description:
Teacher (all subjects)
Job Purpose: Your main responsibilities will include:
To develop, deliver and evaluate education n Planning, developing and delivering allocated
within an allocated area, enabling the education in accordance with the timetable and
young people to participate in relevant national curriculum so that young people’s needs
are met.
and engaging activities in line with their
needs, the national curriculum and n Preparing, implementing and monitoring individual
education plans so that the young person’s needs
contractual requirements whilst
are met.
promoting their safeguarding.
n Liaising with relevant key stakeholders to ensure
an integrated approach to the young people’s care
You will need:
and education.
n A PGCE (or equivalent)
n Monitoring young people’s progress and undertaking
n Solid relevant subject experience at Key Stages assessments so that they receive appropriate
3 and 4 support and have the opportunity to achieve
n Excellent communication and interpersonal skills recognised qualifications.
n Confidence, resilience and a firm but fair approach n Assisting in the development of educational materials,
n A non-judgmental and open-minded attitude ensuring quality and consistency of approach.
n Good organisational skills n Completing all documentation as required to meet
n An eye for detail the needs of the Company, the contract and relevant
n Good IT skills including the ability to use Microsoft external bodies.
Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook Email n Managing the teaching environment, ensuring security
and Calendar) of equipment and welfare of the young people.
n Excellent motivational skills with the ability to bring
n Assisting as required with the overall education
out the best in other people
provision to optimise services delivered.
“Working with some of the most
difficult young people in the country is
a challenge that I thrive on. It keeps me
on my toes and is the kind of energy
I try to pass on to the young people.”
Resi Dixon
Training Centre Assistant
“You learn to read the
kids, which then allows
you to handle whatever
comes your way.”
James Oldfield
Secure Care Supervisor
About the Job
Frequently
Asked Questions
What are the working hours? What are the benefits of working for
G4S Children’s Services?
At Medway STC, we provide an education programme
52 weeks per year. The normal working hours for our We invest heavily our people and offer benefits that you
teaching staff are 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. would expect from a large global organisation including:
n 52 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
How is the education department at
Medway STC structured? n Company pension scheme
n Full training and support
There are two blocks within the education department
at Medway. Our academic team focus on the delivery n Career development opportunities
of academic subjects including GCSE studies and our n Employee recognition and reward schemes
vocational team teach a programme of work based n G4S employee discounts with a wide range of
subjects such as Hair and Beauty as well as providing brand name retailers
opportunities to gain vocational qualifications.
What training and support will I receive?
If you join us, you will receive a comprehensive two
For more information about
week induction covering various aspects of your role, this role or working for G4S,
the education department and other areas within please contact our HR team
Medway STC. In addition to this, all new staff receive
a G4S corporate induction which includes information
on: 0845 300 4555 or email:
about the company along with vital health and safety, HRhelpline@uk.g4s.com
security and employment information.
Following your induction, you will also receive shadow
training where you will work with an experienced
Teacher to enable you to become familiar with the role.
Medway Secure Training Centre
Sir Evelyn Road
Rochester
Kent ME1 3YB
www,g4s.com/uk
An equal opportunities employer
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