Generalist Cover Tutor in Stafford

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.

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.