Functional Skills and Generalist Cover Tutor- HMP
Permanent
Location: Stocken
Salary: From £30,000 per annum
Are you an adaptable, passionate educator looking for a role where no two days are the same?
About the Role
We are recruiting a Functional Skills and Generalist Cover Tutor to join the education team on-site at an education provider in the justice sector. In this versatile role, you'll provide high-quality cover across a range of subjects alongside delivering Functional Skills English and Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, working with small groups of adult learners with varied educational backgrounds and needs.
By fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment, you'll help learners build key skills, boost their self-esteem and work towards qualifications that support their long-term rehabilitation.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Planning and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons across a range of subjects and Functional Skills (English and Maths, Entry Level 1 to Level 2), tailoring content to small groups with varied abilities.
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Embedding literacy, numeracy, digital skills and employability into everyday learning to support progression.
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Assessing starting points, constructing Individual Learning Plans and tracking learner progress through formative and summative assessment.
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Acting as a positive role model, identifying barriers to learning and working with support teams to promote learner wellbeing.
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Maintaining accurate registers and ILPs, and ensuring delivery aligns with awarding body and inspection standards.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
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A strong Level 3 foundation in Maths and English
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Proven experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and English (Entry Level 1 to Level 2) with confident classroom management
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Strong administrative capability, including registers, ILPs and progress tracking
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Resilience and the ability to engage learners in a secure environment
Desirable (but not essential):
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A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent) — candidates willing to work towards one are encouraged to apply
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Prior experience in prison education, FE or adult learning settings
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Familiarity with BKSB diagnostic tools
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Knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework
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An IQA qualification
If you're ready to bring your teaching skills to a setting where they genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist justice and rehabilitation recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS check and HMPPS security vetting, in line with the requirements of the Ministry of Justice.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
Because rehabilitation matters.
Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Functional Skills and Generalist Cover Tutor - HMP Stocken in Oakham employer: Dovetail & Slate Careers
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