Groundworks Tutor. St. Edmunds Education & Training

Job Title:
Groundworks Tutor

Location: HMP Highpoint

Salary:
From 30,000

Contract:
Permanent Prison-based role requiring full site presence and face-to-face learner engagement.

We are recruiting a skilled Groundworks Tutor to deliver vocational qualifications up to Level 2 within a prison setting. You will work with small groups of learners to develop practical skills, knowledge, and behaviours that support their long-term goals and reduce re-offending.

This role involves creating tailored training plans, delivering engaging lessons, and providing guidance to help learners overcome barriers and achieve qualifications. It requires flexibility, resilience, and a passion for vocational education.

Learner Support & Vocational Delivery

• Deliver Streetworks/Groundworks qualifications up to Level 2.
• Identify individual learner needs and create personalised learning plans linked to employment goals.
• Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans addressing vocational skills and employability.
• Engage and motivate learners to increase retention and progression.
• Provide constructive feedback and adapt curriculum content based on learner feedback.

Programme Administration & Compliance

• Complete all required documentation (registers, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, awarding body paperwork) in line with contractual deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.
• Meet contractual KPIs and performance targets.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work with colleagues to support learner progression towards qualifications and employment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Level 2 Streetworks/Groundworks qualification.
• Substantial vocational experience in Streetworks/Groundworks.
• Experience delivering vocational training.
• Ability to use diverse teaching methods to engage learners.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection.

• Teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience developing curriculum and delivering roll-on, roll-off programmes.
• Empathy and experience working with disadvantaged groups or in secure environments.
• Knowledge of OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF).