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Specialisms

Offender Learning

Location

London

Salary

£30000 - £35000 per annum

Contract Type

Full time

Generalist Cover Tutor - Prison Education

Location: HMP Thameside, London
Salary: 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. Subject areas may include Business Administration, Customer Service and Health & Safety, therefore we are particularly interested in candidates who have experience teaching, training or working professionally within at least one of these disciplines.

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), ence 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.