At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lessons and support learners in a prison environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on rehabilitation through education.
- Benefits: Part-time role with ongoing professional development and training.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in lives while building skills and confidence.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Maths and English, teaching qualification, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.
Change lives through education. We are 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 will play a vital role in creating a positive learning experience that motivates learners and helps them achieve meaningful qualifications. This is a part-time role covering 22.5 hours per week.
What you will 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.
- Differentiating 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 we are looking for:
- Essential: 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.
- Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths & English (Entry 1 - Level 2).
- Strong administrative skills (ILPs, registers, progress tracking).
Desirable:
- 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.
Why join us?
- 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:
- 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.
If you are passionate about teaching and want to help transform lives through education, we would love to hear from you.
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