Functional Skills English & Maths Tutor - Prison Education

Location: HMP Gartree, Leicestershire
Salary: From £30,000 per annum (Pro Rata £18,000)
Contract Type: Permanent

Help Change Lives Through Education

Are you a passionate English or Maths tutor looking for a role where your teaching has a genuine and lasting impact?

We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Functional Skills English & Maths Tutor to deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2 within a prison education setting. This rewarding opportunity allows you to support learners in developing the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to achieve their goals and improve their future employment prospects.

Working within a secure education environment, you will play a vital role in helping learners overcome barriers to education and progress towards positive outcomes through high-quality teaching and learning.

The Role

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will:

• Deliver Functional Skills English and/or Maths qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Plan and facilitate engaging, inclusive lessons for groups of up to 12 learners.
• Conduct initial assessments and use diagnostic tools to identify learner starting points.
• Develop, review, and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Create innovative lesson plans that encourage progression and achievement.
• Motivate and inspire learners to build confidence and reach their full potential.
• Support learners with additional learning needs and implement appropriate adjustments.
• Monitor learner progress and prepare learners for examinations and assessments.
• Promote literacy, numeracy, and a positive culture of learning.
• Maintain accurate learner records and assessment documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support services to achieve positive learner outcomes.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an enthusiastic educator who believes in the transformative power of education and is committed to helping learners succeed.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Maths and English.
• Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English and/or Maths qualifications.
• Strong lesson planning, classroom management, and learner engagement skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet a wide range of learning needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and learner achievement.

Desirable

• Experience within prison education, adult learning, or further education settings.
• Experience using BKSB or similar diagnostic assessment tools.
• Knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a teaching role. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping learners develop essential life skills, achieve recognised qualifications, and build confidence for the future.

Every lesson has the potential to open new opportunities, support rehabilitation, and positively influence someone's life journey. You will be part of a dedicated educational team committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences and helping individuals fulfil their potential.

Benefits

• Salary from £30,000 per annum (pro rata £18,000).
• Permanent position offering stability and long-term career opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunities to gain additional teaching and quality assurance qualifications.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• A rewarding role with genuine social impact.

Apply Today

If you are a passionate Functional Skills English or Maths Tutor who wants to use education to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.