Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor

Location: South East London

Job Role:

Functional Skills Tutor (Maths & English)

Location:

HMP Highpoint Salary:
From £30,000 (higher salary considered based on experience)

Contract:

Permanent, full-time Working Environment:
Prison-based role requiring full on-site, face-to-face delivery

Role Overview We are recruiting an enthusiastic and committed Functional Skills Tutor (Maths & English) to deliver high-quality education to learners at HMP Highpoint . This rewarding role involves teaching small groups across Entry Level 1 to Level 2 , supporting learners to build essential literacy and numeracy skills, achieve accredited qualifications, and progress towards long-term personal and employment goals. [ You will develop personalised learning plans, deliver engaging and inclusive lessons, and inspire learners who may have had limited prior educational experience.

Flexibility, resilience, and a passion for learner development are key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities Teaching & Learner Support Deliver Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 . Create personalised learning plans based on individual starting points and progression goals. Prepare, deliver, and review engaging lesson plans covering literacy, numeracy, and employability skills. Motivate learners to improve attendance, participation, and achievement. Provide constructive, timely feedback and adapt delivery to learner needs.

Programme Administration & Compliance Complete all required documentation, including registers, ILPs, progress reviews, and awarding-body paperwork. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, equality, and data protection standards. Meet contractual KPIs, quality thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with colleagues to support learner progression towards qualifications and employment pathways. Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement, and standardisation.

Participate in CPD and quality assurance processes to maintain high teaching standards.

Essential Criteria Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English (or equivalent). Ability to deliver Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level
2. Strong experience in teaching or training adults or young people. Ability to use varied teaching methods to engage diverse learner groups. Excellent communication, facilitation, and organisational skills. Strong understanding of safeguarding, equality, H&S, and data protection. Desirable Criteria Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards one). Experience delivering curriculum in roll-on, roll-off environments. Experience working with disadvantaged groups or within secure settings.

Knowledge of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF).