Cover Tutor

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Cover Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a prison setting in England. The role involves creating tailored learning plans, delivering engaging lessons, and providing guidance to help learners achieve their qualifications. Applicants must have a Level 3 English qualification and experience in education or training. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals while working in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in your subject area.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Identify individual learner needs and create personalised learning plans.
• Provide constructive feedback and adapt curriculum content based on learner feedback.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and data protection standards.
• Work with colleagues to support learner progression.

Skills

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Ability to use diverse teaching methods

Experience delivering training or education

Empathy for disadvantaged groups

Education

Level 3 English or equivalent

Full teaching qualification at Level 5 or willingness to work towards

Job description

Job Title: Cover Tutor

Location: HMP Highpoint

Salary: From 30,000

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

Role Overview:

We are recruiting a dedicated Cover Tutor to deliver high-quality education to small groups of learners within a prison setting. This role is challenging yet highly rewarding, playing a vital part in helping individuals develop skills, knowledge, and behaviours that support their long-term goals and reduce re-offending.

You will create tailored learning plans, deliver engaging lessons, and provide guidance to help learners overcome barriers and achieve qualifications. This position requires flexibility, resilience, and a passion for motivating individuals in a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Learner Support & Teaching Delivery

• Identify individual learner needs and create personalised learning plans linked to employment goals.
• Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans addressing literacy, numeracy, language, and employability skills.
• 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.

Essential Criteria:

• Level 3 English or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in your subject area.
• Experience delivering training or education.
• 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.

Desirable Criteria:

• Full teaching qualification at Level 5 or willingness to work towards (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLS).
• Subject specialist qualification.
• 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).