Functional Skills Tutor

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Our client is looking to recruit a permanent Functional Skills English Tutor who can do more than just deliver training; they should also engage and inspire learners with little or no prior education. Based on-site at HMP The Mount, you will deliver Functional Skills English up to level 3, working with small groups of prison-based learners to develop their skills, knowledge, and behaviours while supporting their long-term goals and aspirations.

Their Tutors ensure that appropriate training plans are in place and that advice and guidance are provided when required, delivering high-quality courses that engage learners and help them reach their potential.

• Identify the individual needs of learners ensuring that all learners have an individual learning plan linked to their long-term employment goals.
• Review learners' progression continuously to ensure training meets their needs.
• Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans addressing training needs, including literacy, numeracy, language, and social/employability barriers.
• Gather feedback from learners and other sources, reviewing and improving curriculum content accordingly.
• Engage and motivate individuals and groups to increase retention.
• Complete all necessary administration such as registers, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, and awarding body documentation in line with deadlines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support learners' progression towards qualifications and employment.
• Meet contractual KPIs for success and performance.
• Understand that prison-based roles are 100% site-based with face-to-face contact with prisoners.

• Maths and English Level 2 for Vocational Tutors; Level 3 for Functional Skills Tutors.
• Full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLS) or willingness to work towards it.
• Desirable Subject specialist qualification.
• Desirable Ability to undertake a DBS or DS check or Prison Security Clearance and provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.

If you do not currently hold a teaching or assessing qualification, the company can support you through the necessary qualifications and assessments during your probationary period.

• Confidence in using diverse presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively, especially in group settings.
• Respect for Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Data Protection policies, with attention to health and safety in off-site activities.
• A passion to motivate and lead by example to help people achieve qualifications.
• Understanding of the OFSTED framework (EIF) and ability to meet all standards.

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay