Functional Skills Tutor

AE Talent Solutions LTD; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Functional Skills English Tutor to engage and inspire learners at HMP The Mount. The role involves delivering tailored English training to small groups, ensuring individual learning plans are in place, and motivating learners to achieve their goals. Candidates should possess a Level 5 teaching qualification or be willing to obtain one, alongside Maths and English Level 2 or 3 qualifications.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Employee mentoring programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLS) or willingness to work towards it.
• Maths and English Level 2 for Vocational Tutors; Level 3 for Functional Skills Tutors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English up to level 3 to prison-based learners.
• Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans.
• Identify individual needs of learners and ensure appropriate training plans.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Calm management of challenging situations

Motivational skills

Education

Full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above

Maths and English Level 2 for Vocational Tutors; Level 3 for Functional Skills Tutors

Job description

At AE Talent Solutions, our mission is simple yet profound: to connect exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering organizations with top-tier candidates and helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.

Our client is looking to recruit a permanent Functional Skills English Tutor who can do more than just deliver training; they should also engage and inspire learners with little or no prior education.

Based on-site at HMP The Mount, you will deliver Functional Skills English up to level 3, working with small groups of prison-based learners to develop their skills, knowledge, and behaviors while supporting their long-term goals and aspirations.

Their Tutors ensure that appropriate training plans are in place and that advice and guidance are provided when required, delivering high-quality courses that engage learners and help them reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify the individual needs of learners ensuring that all learners have an individual learning plan linked to their long-term employment goals.
2. Review learners' progression continuously to ensure training meets their needs.
3. Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans addressing training needs, including literacy, numeracy, language, and social/employability barriers.
4. Gather feedback from learners and other sources, reviewing and improving curriculum content accordingly.
5. Engage and motivate individuals and groups to increase retention.
6. Complete all necessary administration such as registers, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, and awarding body documentation in line with deadlines.
7. Collaborate with colleagues to support learners' progression towards qualifications and employment.
8. Meet contractual KPIs for success and performance.
9. Understand that prison-based roles are 100% site-based with face-to-face contact with prisoners.

Requirements

1. Maths and English Level 2 for Vocational Tutors; Level 3 for Functional Skills Tutors.
2. Full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLS) or willingness to work towards it. Desirable
3. Subject specialist qualification. Desirable
4. Ability to undertake a DBS or DS check or Prison Security Clearance and provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.

If you do not currently hold a teaching or assessing qualification, the company can support you through the necessary qualifications and assessments during your probationary period.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1. Confidence in using diverse presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
2. Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively, especially in group settings.
3. Respect for Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Data Protection policies, with attention to health and safety in off-site activities.
4. A passion to motivate and lead by example to help people achieve qualifications.
5. Understanding of the OFSTED framework (EIF) and ability to meet all standards.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay