Cover Tutor. Job in Bury St. Edmunds Education & Training Jobs

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Cover Tutor for a permanent role at HMP Highpoint. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality education to small groups in a prison setting, creating tailored learning plans and providing guidance to support learners in achieving their qualifications. This role is demanding yet rewarding, requiring strong educational experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for teaching in a secure environment. A commitment to safeguarding and health standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in your subject area required.
• Ability to use diverse teaching methods to engage learners.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education to small groups of learners.
• Create tailored learning plans linked to employment goals.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health and safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Ability to use diverse teaching methods

Experience delivering training or education

Substantial experience in your subject area

Understanding of safeguarding and data protection

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).