Numeracy Tutor

Job Title: Numeracy Tutor Location: HMP Millsike Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Permanent Hours of Work: 38.5 hours per week * Four days per week: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM * One half-day per week: either 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Role & Client Overview: Our client is a leading provider of education, training, and employability services, delivering high-quality programmes that support individuals in achieving their full potential. They are seeking a Numeracy Tutor to join their prison education team at HMP Millsike, delivering City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths qualifications (Entry 1 to Level 2). This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference by equipping learners with essential numeracy skills that will enhance their personal development and long-term employability. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver engaging and inclusive maths lessons to a class of 12 learners, ensuring high levels of participation and progress. * Prepare learners for City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths exams, ensuring they gain valuable qualifications. * Conduct initial assessments and use BKSB diagnostics to determine learner starting points. * Develop and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) to track and support learner progression. * Adapt teaching methods to cater to diverse learning needs, including those with neurodiverse profiles. * Promote reading for pleasure as a tool to improve literacy and numeracy skills. * Work collaboratively with colleagues, learning support practitioners, and prison staff to provide tailored support for learners. * Motivate learners by demonstrating the practical application of maths in everyday life. Essential/Desirable: Essential: * A minimum Level 3 qualification in Maths and English. * A Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one). * Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths to diverse learners. * Strong ability to engage, motivate, and support learners at various levels. * Effective communication and collaborative working skills. * Organised and proactive in managing administrative tasks, including ILPs and exam bookings. Desirable: * Experience working with learners in prison education or similar environments. * Understanding of barriers to learning and strategies to support disengaged learners. Benefits: This role offers an exciting opportunity to use your teaching skills to create lasting social impact. As a Maths Tutor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting rehabilitation, improving employability skills, and inspiring learners to achieve their goals. Our client offers a range of benefits, including: * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. * Paid volunteering day each year. * Enhanced maternity scheme and wedding leave. * Pension scheme and life assurance. * Cycle to Work scheme. * Employee Assistance Programme and access to an online wellbeing centre. * Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal