We're looking for a passionate and committed Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a prison environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners in developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need for rehabilitation, employability, and successful reintegration into society.
As a Tutor, you'll play a vital role in creating a positive learning experience that motivates learners and helps them achieve meaningful qualifications.
What you’ll be doing
Teaching & Learning
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to individual learner needs
- Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and achievement
- Differentiate teaching to support learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds
- Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability into lessons
- Use motivational approaches to improve learner engagement and attendance
Assessment & Progress
- Assess learners starting points and develop individual learning plans (ILPs)
- Conduct formative and summative assessments
- Monitor and track learner progress accurately
- Provide constructive feedback to support development and achievement
- Prepare learners for internal and external qualifications
Learner Support
- Act as a role model, building confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
- Identify barriers to learning and work with support teams to address them
- Promote wellbeing, personal development, and rehabilitation
- Support learners in setting and achieving realistic education and career goals
Quality & Compliance
- Maintain accurate records, registers, and assessment documentation
- Contribute to quality assurance processes, including observations and audits
- Ensure delivery meets awarding body and organisational standards
- Adhere to all safeguarding, equality, and health & safety requirements
Teamwork & Development
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, prison staff, and external partners
- Take part in training, CPD, and team meetings
- Contribute to curriculum development and sharing best practice
- Support wider team needs, including occasional class cover
What were looking for
- Maths and English (Level 3 required for Functional Skills Tutors)
- Teaching qualification (Level 5+, e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed) or willingness to work towards
- Strong teaching, communication, and classroom management skills
- Ability to engage and support learners with diverse needs
- Resilience and professionalism when working in challenging environments
- Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and health & safety
- Strong administrative skills (ILPs, registers, progress tracking) [
- Internal Quality Assurance qualification (or willingness to achieve)
- Experience in prison, FE, or adult learning environments
- Knowledge of OFSTED EIF
- Experience with diagnostic tools such as BKSB
- Experience using digital learning tools to enhance delivery
- Make a genuine difference by supporting rehabilitation through education
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
- Access ongoing professional development and training
- Deliver education that builds confidence, skills, and future opportunities
Our values
We're looking for people who live our core values:
- Customer First improving lives is at the heart of what we do
- True North acting with integrity and professionalism
- Own It taking accountability and responsibility
- Improve to be the best always striving to grow and develop
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Generalist Cover Tutor in Stoke-on-Trent employer: PeoplePlus UK
PeoplePlus UK is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of learners at HMP Millsike. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, we provide our tutors with the resources and training needed to excel in their roles while fostering a sense of community and purpose. Join us to not only advance your career but also contribute to the rehabilitation and employability of individuals seeking a fresh start.
