Optical trainers, Surrey and Kent

Job title

Optical trainers, Surrey and Kent

Job description

We are seeking two part time optical trainers to work within two prisons—one in Surrey and the other in Kent—providing hands-on training in optical retail and optical skills to female prisoners. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in optics to make a positive impact on the lives of prisoners, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to secure meaningful employment upon release.

If you’re passionate about optics and are motivated to contribute to a rehabilitation-focused initiative, we’d love to hear from you!

Skills/Experience required
– Excellent communicator
– Numerically confident
– IT confident with Google applications including Google Drive and GMail
– High level of organisation

Responsibilities
– Deliver structured training to ensure trainees develop a strong understanding of optical retail and optical
knowledge
– Provide ongoing support and assessments to improve trainee competency and achieve a targeted exam
pass rate
– Maintain a professional and positive relationship with prison staff and trainees
– Uphold the organisation’s reputation through ethical conduct and professionalism
– Submit clear, accurate and timely reports on trainee progress, attendance, and training outcomes to The
Prison Opticians Trust

Scheduling
These part-time roles average 2.5 days per week, which will be structured as a 2-day week followed by a 3-day week and so on.

About Us
The Prison Opticians Trust is a small charity that has been training prisoners in optics since 2016 . We also help them to secure work post release, reducing their likelihood of re-offending.

Business website

The Prison Opticians Trust

Salary

£15,000 - £18,000/annum

Working hours

Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts

Closing date for applications

2025-05-15