Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor

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Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor, York

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Client:

PeoplePlus

Location:

York, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

2

Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are excited to be recruiting the very first Tutors for HMP Millsike, a brand-new prison estate near York. This unique opportunity allows you to be among the first educators to shape and deliver impactful learning from Spring 2025 onward.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and passionate Maths & English Tutor to deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications in maths and English from Entry 1 to Level 2 to a class size of 12 PCoSO learners. In this role you will play a key role in supporting prisoners\’ educational development, tailoring lessons to individual learner needs, and helping them progress towards their long-term employment goals.

You’ll work with a diverse group of learners, including those with neurodiverse needs, using innovative and engaging methods to ensure maths and literacy are both relevant and functional in prison and beyond. Key responsibilities include creating individual learning plans, delivering comprehensive lesson plans, and preparing learners for exams, with a focus on reading for pleasure to support those with low literacy skills.

This role also embraces a restorative practice approach to learning and development, offering you an excellent opportunity to inspire a classroom of eager learners

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learners in building foundational numeracy skills.
• Enhance learners\’ reading, writing, and communication abilities.
• Teach core topics such as fractions, percentages, and problem-solving.
• Identify learners needing additional support and implement creative strategies for improvement.
• Deliver engaging sessions that boost confidence and skills, linking personal development to long-term employment goals.

Requirements:

• A full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• A passion for motivating and leading in a classroom environment.
• Experience in planning and delivering programs to a classroom.
• A proactive approach, with a passion for helping new learners achieve long-term goals.
• Resilience and positivity, with the ability to handle challenging situations constructively.

For full details of the role and the person specification please review the job description or If you would like to speak to the recruitment team before you apply, please email any questions to and one of the team will come back to you. If you wish to apply, please ensure this is done via the apply now button.

Working Hours:
This is a full-time role, 38.5 hours per week, with the following schedule:

• Four days per week: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• One half-day per week: either 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM

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