Cover Tutor - Functional Skills Maths & English HMP Brixton, London From £30,000 + £5,000 London Weighting Allowance Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Help Change Lives Through Education Are you a passionate Maths or English Tutor looking for a role where your teaching can truly make a difference? We are seeking an inspiring and adaptable Cover Tutor - Functional Skills Maths & English to join our education team at HMP Brixton. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners on their rehabilitation journey, helping them develop the essential skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to progress into employment, further learning, and positive futures. Working within a prison education environment, you will deliver engaging Functional Skills Maths and English lessons while providing cover across the curriculum as required, ensuring continuity of learning and high-quality educational provision. The Role As a Functional Skills Cover Tutor, you will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2 , supporting learners with a wide range of educational backgrounds, abilities, and learning needs. You will use innovative teaching methods, adaptive learning strategies, and digital resources to make Maths and English accessible, relevant, and engaging for all learners. Key Responsibilities Teaching & Learning Deliver Functional Skills Maths and/or English qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and learner-focused lessons. Create a positive learning environment that promotes confidence, participation, and achievement. Differentiate teaching methods to support varying learning styles and abilities. Embed employability, digital literacy, and personal development into lessons. Use a range of teaching strategies to motivate and engage learners. Provide cover across Functional Skills provision as required. Assessment & Progress Conduct initial assessments and utilise BKSB diagnostics to identify learner starting points. Develop, monitor, and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). Track learner progress and maintain accurate records. Deliver formative and summative assessments. Provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement. Prepare learners for examinations and qualification achievement. Learner Support Support learners with additional learning needs and reasonable adjustments. Promote literacy, numeracy, and reading for pleasure across the learning environment. Encourage confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning. Support learners in setting realistic educational and career goals. Work collaboratively with learner support teams to remove barriers to achievement. Quality & Compliance Maintain accurate learner records, attendance registers, and assessment documentation. Ensure teaching meets awarding body and organisational requirements. Support quality assurance activities, including observations and audits. Promote safeguarding, equality and diversity, Prevent, and health & safety practices at all times. Teamwork & Development Work closely with colleagues, prison staff, support practitioners, and employability teams. Participate in staff meetings, training, and continuing professional development activities. Contribute to curriculum improvement and the sharing of best practice. Support wider departmental needs where required. What We're Looking For Essential 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 Maths and/or English qualifications. Strong lesson planning, classroom management, and learner engagement skills. Experience supporting learners with diverse educational needs. Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative abilities. Experience maintaining ILPs, learner records, and progress tracking documentation. Knowledge of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety requirements. A genuine passion for helping learners succeed and achieve meaningful outcomes. Desirable Experience within prison education, adult learning, further education, or employability programmes. 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. Experience using digital learning platforms and technology-enhanced learning. Who Would Be Ideal? This role would suit: An experienced Functional Skills Tutor seeking a rewarding challenge. A Maths or English Teacher looking to move into adult education. A Further Education Lecturer passionate about learner progression. An education professional who believes in the power of second chances. A tutor who thrives on helping learners overcome barriers and realise their potential. Why Join Us? Competitive salary of £30,000+ plus £5,000 London Weighting Allowance Permanent, full-time position Opportunity to make a genuine social impact through education Small class sizes and learner-focused teaching Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to help learners gain essential qualifications for employment and further education The Impact You'll Make This is more than a teaching role. Every lesson you deliver has the potential to improve confidence, unlock opportunities, and support meaningful rehabilitation. Functional Skills qualifications are often the foundation for employment, apprenticeships, and further study, making your contribution invaluable to learners seeking a fresh start. As a Functional Skills Cover Tutor, you'll play a key role in helping individuals build brighter futures through learning. Apply Today If you're passionate about education, believe in the transformation power of learning, and want to help people reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help transform lives through Functional Skills education | 0115 9111 290

Generalist Cover Tutor - Prison Education HMP Thameside, London From £30,000 - £35,000 + £5,000 London Weighting Allowance Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Change Lives Through Education Are you a passionate educator looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference? We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Generalist Cover Tutor to join our education team at HMP Thameside. This is a unique opportunity to support learners in developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to improve their future prospects, gain qualifications, and successfully reintegrate into society. Working within a secure learning environment, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and inclusive education while providing cover across a range of curriculum areas. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for a flexible and versatile educator who enjoys variety and thrives on helping learners achieve their full potential. The Role As a Generalist Cover Tutor, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a variety of subjects, ensuring continuity of education and maintaining learner engagement during tutor absences. You will support learners from a range of educational backgrounds and abilities, helping them develop essential skills in literacy, numeracy, employability, digital learning, and personal development. Key Responsibilities Teaching & Learning Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to individual learner needs. Create a positive and supportive learning environment that promotes participation and achievement. Differentiate teaching approaches to support learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds. Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability skills into lessons. Motivate learners to engage positively with education and personal development. Provide cover across a range of curriculum subjects as required. Assessment & Progress Assess learners' starting points and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). Conduct formative and summative assessments. Monitor, track, and record learner progress accurately. Provide constructive feedback to support achievement and progression. Prepare learners for internal and external qualifications. Learner Support Act as a positive role model, helping learners build confidence and resilience. Identify barriers to learning and work with support teams to address individual needs. Promote wellbeing, personal development, and rehabilitation. Support learners in setting and achieving realistic educational and career goals. Quality & Compliance Maintain accurate learner records, registers, and assessment documentation. Support quality assurance activities, including observations and audits. Ensure delivery meets awarding body and quality standards. Adhere to safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety requirements. Teamwork & Development Work collaboratively with colleagues, prison staff, and wider support teams. Participate in training, CPD activities, and team meetings. Contribute to curriculum development and the sharing of best practice. Provide flexible support across the education provision when required. What We're Looking For Essential Maths and English qualifications (Level 3 required for Functional Skills delivery). Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one. Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level through to Level 2. Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills. Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative abilities. Experience producing and maintaining ILPs, learner records, registers, and progress tracking documentation. Ability to adapt teaching styles to support diverse learner needs. Knowledge of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety practices. Resilience, professionalism, and confidence working in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment. A genuine passion for supporting learners to achieve qualifications and improve their future opportunities. Desirable Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification or willingness to work towards one. Experience within prison education, further education, adult learning, or employability programmes. Understanding of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF). Experience using BKSB or other diagnostic assessment tools. Experience integrating technology and digital learning tools into lesson delivery. Who Would Be Ideal? This role would suit: An experienced Functional Skills Tutor seeking a varied and rewarding position. A Further Education Lecturer looking to broaden their experience. An Adult Education Tutor passionate about learner progression and rehabilitation. A Cover Tutor or Generalist Teacher who enjoys teaching a variety of subjects. An education professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys supporting diverse learner groups. Why Join Us? Competitive salary of £30,000+ plus £5,000 London Weighting Allowance Permanent, full-time position Opportunity to make a genuine social impact through education Diverse and varied teaching responsibilities Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment The chance to help learners gain qualifications, confidence, and skills for life The Impact You'll Make Education is a powerful tool for rehabilitation and personal transformation. As a Generalist Cover Tutor, you will help learners overcome barriers, achieve meaningful qualifications, develop confidence, and create positive pathways towards employment and further education. Every lesson you deliver has the potential to change a life. Apply Today If you're passionate about education and want to play a key role in helping learners realise their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help transform lives through learning, skills, and opportunity. | 0115 9111 290