Barista and Hospitality Teacher Permanent

Many of the young people you’ll work with at Feltham have had a tough start in life. School didn’t work out. Home life was chaotic. Opportunities were limited — or never came at all.

But they’re still young. And with the right support, they can build confidence, learn skills, and take pride in something real.

That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a qualified vocational teacher (PGCE / QTS / QTLS) to deliver barista and hospitality training to young people aged 15–18 inside HMYOI Feltham.

This is a practical, skills-based role — teaching young learners how to make coffee, serve customers, run a café-style learning space, and build confidence for life after custody. You’ll help them gain real, transferable skills in a way that’s engaging and meaningful.

The role:

• Up to 23 teaching hours per week
  → 3.5 hrs AM + 2 hrs PM (Mon–Thurs)
  → 3 hrs on Fridays, with a 1pm finish
• Non-contact time and PPA are built in
• Small class sizes, plus scope for 1:1 or outreach work

What makes this role different:

Your classroom is a café-style training space, designed to reflect real-world hospitality settings. You’ll be teaching everything from making cappuccinos to teamwork, customer service, and taking pride in a job well done.
Many of the boys here haven’t succeeded in school — but they thrive with hands-on learning. You’ll need to be calm, patient, and resilient, with a good sense of humour and a strong belief in second chances.
The prison is secure, well-managed, and supportive. There’s an Ops Manager on your corridor and a quick response system if needed, with experienced support staff on hand.

What you’ll need:

• A Level 5+ teaching qualification (PGCE, QTS, or QTLS)
• Experience in hospitality, catering, or barista training
• A practical, encouraging approach to working with disengaged learners
• Strong behaviour management and a steady, supportive presence

Benefits:

• 40 days holiday (35 fixed + 5 flexible)
• Matched pension (4–6%) and life assurance (3x salary)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Organisational sick pay
• A chance to teach real skills that stick and make a genuine difference

How to apply:

Please apply via this advert. We aim to respond to every application. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Red 5 People website — we guarantee a real person will respond.
Prefer to chat? Call the office and ask for Lawrence (you’ll find the number on our website).