At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower learners by teaching essential life skills for a brighter future.
- Company: Supportive education team focused on rehabilitation and lifelong learning.
- Benefits: Part-time role with meaningful impact and flexible hours.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through practical teaching.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification or willingness to learn, experience with diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Help others build brighter futures by teaching the skills that matter most. We are looking for a passionate and practical Life Skills Tutor to deliver engaging, real-world learning that supports prison residents in preparing for life after release. In this role, you will deliver accredited qualifications (Gateway Entry Level 3 to Level 1) in key areas such as budgeting, healthy living, personal care, household management, and digital literacy.
With up to 12 prison-based learners per group, you will focus on individual progress and personalised goals, ensuring that each learner builds the confidence, knowledge, and independence to thrive in the community. This is more than teaching - it is about empowerment. You will create a positive, restorative learning environment that encourages responsibility, reflection, and growth. Your lessons will be practical, relevant, and focused on helping learners develop both essential life skills and wider employability.
What we are looking for:
- A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
- Experience delivering life skills or personal development content to adults, ideally in a secure or community learning setting
- The ability to adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs, including neurodiverse learners or those with low literacy
- A strong belief in rehabilitation, second chances, and lifelong learning
You will work collaboratively with support staff and stakeholders to ensure each learner receives the support they need to succeed both in the classroom and beyond the prison gate.
Why join us?
- Make a lasting impact on people's lives
- Be part of a supportive, values-led education team
- Gain experience in a unique and meaningful teaching environment
If you're motivated by purpose and passionate about teaching the skills that truly change lives, we would love to hear from you. Please note this is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 08:15 - 16:45.
Life Skills Tutor in Essex employer: PeoplePlus
Join us as a Life Skills Tutor and become part of a dedicated team that empowers individuals to transform their lives. Our supportive, values-led work culture prioritises personal growth and rehabilitation, offering you the chance to make a meaningful impact in a unique teaching environment. With opportunities for professional development and collaboration with passionate colleagues, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
