Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor. St. Edmunds Education & Training

Job Title:

Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor

Location:

HMP Highpoint
Salary:
From 30,000 (higher salaries may be considered based on experience)

Contract:

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

We are recruiting a dedicated Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a prison setting. You will work with small groups of learners to develop essential skills in Maths and English, supporting them to achieve qualifications and progress towards their long-term goals.

This role involves creating tailored learning plans, delivering engaging lessons from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, and inspiring learners who may have had limited prior education. You will need flexibility, resilience, and a passion for teaching.

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Identify individual learner needs and create personalised learning plans linked to progression goals.
• Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans addressing literacy, numeracy, and employability skills.
• Engage and motivate learners to increase retention and achievement.
• Provide constructive feedback and adapt curriculum content based on learner feedback.

• 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.

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

• Minimum GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Ability to teach Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Substantial experience in teaching or 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).