Specialisms

Offender Learning

Location

London

Salary

£30000 - £35000 per annum + £5000 London Weighting

Contract Type

Full time

Functional Skills Tutor Opportunities - London Prisons

Locations: Across London
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Temporary Opportunities Available

Help Change Lives Through Education

Are you passionate about helping others develop essential skills, gain qualifications, and achieve their potential?

We are continually recruiting for Functional Skills Tutors across prison education settings throughout London. These roles offer a unique opportunity to support learners in developing the core English, Maths, Digital Skills, and Employability skills needed to progress into further education, training, and employment.

Working in prison education is one of the most rewarding careers available. Every day, you'll help individuals build confidence, gain valuable qualifications, and develop skills that can positively impact their future.

We Are Recruiting For

  • Functional Skills English Tutors
  • Functional Skills Maths Tutors
  • Functional Skills English & Maths Tutors
  • Digital Skills Tutors
  • Employability Tutors
  • Adult Learning Tutors
  • GCSE English Tutors
  • GCSE Maths Tutors
  • Learning Support Tutors

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons to learners from Entry Level to Level 2.
  • Support learners in achieving Functional Skills qualifications.
  • Develop learners' confidence in English, Maths, Digital Skills, and Employability.
  • Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
  • Prepare learners for assessments and examinations.
  • Create a positive, supportive, and motivating learning environment.
  • Encourage learner participation, progression, and achievement.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

  • Functional Skills English
  • Functional Skills Maths
  • GCSE English
  • GCSE Maths
  • Digital Skills
  • Employability
  • Adult Education
  • Training and Coaching

Desirable qualifications may include:

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET)
  • PGCE or Cert Ed
  • Relevant English and/or Maths qualifications

Why Work In Prison Education?

✅ Make a genuine difference to people's lives

✅ Help learners gain skills that support employment and rehabilitation

✅ Join a rewarding and meaningful sector

✅ Ongoing professional development opportunities

✅ Supportive education teams

✅ Competitive salaries and benefits

✅ Opportunities for career progression

✅ No two days are the same

Opportunities Across London's Prison Education Sector

Many of these vacancies are based on-site within a single prison establishment, allowing you to build strong relationships with learners and become a key part of their educational journey.

We work with a range of prison education providers across London and regularly recruit for opportunities in:

  • Functional Skills English
  • Functional Skills Maths
  • Functional Skills English & Maths
  • Digital Skills
  • Employability
  • Personal Development
  • ESOL
  • GCSE Resit Programmes

Whether you're an experienced Functional Skills Tutor, Teacher, Trainer, Lecturer, or someone with a passion for education and learner development, we'd love to hear from you.

Get In Touch

We recruit for prison education vacancies across London on an ongoing basis. If you're considering a move or simply want to hear about the opportunities available, apply today and I'll be happy to discuss the current vacancies, including roles within the prison closest to you.

Help learners build confidence, gain qualifications, and create brighter futures through education. Apply today. 0115 9111 290

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