Generalist Tutor in Cambridge

Change lives through education

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 we're 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

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

Apply now

If you're passionate about teaching and want to help transform lives through education, we'd love to hear from you.

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