Core Tutor

Serco Limited; Marchington; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

23 days’ holiday

Pension scheme

Internal courses & apprenticeships

Wellbeing programme

Discounts

Volunteering day

Employee networks

Descripción de la vacante

Serco Limited in Staffordshire is seeking a Core Tutor to deliver Maths or English programmes to learners in custody, helping them achieve recognised qualifications and build brighter futures. You will plan, deliver, assess, mentor and maintain records while collaborating with prison education teams to create a safe, supportive learning environment.

The role requires Level 3 AET or AVRA qualifications and strong communication skills, with opportunities for professional development and

Formación

• Hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Hold a Level 3 AVRA or Assessor qualification.
• Experience delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Passion for learner development and diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive teaching programmes.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and ILPs; monitor learner progress.
• Assess learner work, provide constructive feedback and support accreditation outcomes.
• Act as a personal tutor; provide mentoring and pastoral support.
• Maintain accurate learner records and ensure documentation compliance.
• Collaborate with education colleagues and prison teams to create a safe learning environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and professional development.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Organisation

Relationship-building

Pastoral support

Curriculum development

Educación

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent

Level 3 AVRA or Assessor qualification

Descripción del empleo

Ready to impact a better future?

As a Core Tutor in our Justice and Immigration team, you’ll deliver engaging Maths or English programmes that help learners develop essential skills, achieve recognised qualifications, and build brighter futures. Your work will support rehabilitation, personal growth, and positive outcomes for individuals in custody.

Every day, you’ll create opportunities for learners to gain confidence, improve literacy, numeracy and employability skills, and re-engage with education. Our work touches lives and creates a positive impact on communities by helping people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to reduce reoffending and build a better future.

What you’ll do as a Core Tutor

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive teaching and learning programmes that meet individual learner needs.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), monitoring learner progress and achievement.
• Assess learner work, provide constructive feedback and support successful accreditation and certification outcomes.
• Act as a personal tutor, providing guidance, mentoring and pastoral support to help learners overcome barriers to education.
• Maintain accurate learner records, registers and documentation while ensuring compliance with awarding body and statutory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with education colleagues, prison teams and other professionals to create a safe, supportive and effective learning environment.
• Contribute to curriculum development, continuous improvement activities and ongoing professional development.

Does this sound like you?

• Hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• Hold a Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (AVRA) or Assessor qualification.
• Have experience delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Be passionate about supporting learner development and creating positive outcomes for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Be committed to continuous professional development and maintaining high standards of teaching practice.

What we offer

• 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with tenure)
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Let’s impact a better future, together.

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Core Tutor

Company: Serco Limited

Salary: £33738-37652 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Staffordshire, ST14 8XR

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Oct 2026

Closing date: 27 Nov 2026

Summary

Serco Limited

Core Tutor

Location: HMP Dovegate, Staffordshire,

Salary: £33,738.00

£37,652.00 per annum, dependant on qualifications, plus excellent benefitsSchedule: 40 hours per week

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