Engaging Functional Skills Maths Tutor for Youth

Dovetail and Slate; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join the education team at HMYOI, Staffordshire. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, with small classes up to 12 learners, helping youth develop numeracy skills for employment, education, and everyday life.

You will plan engaging lessons, use BKSB diagnostics for ILPs, track progress, and collaborate with prison staff to raise numeracy standards and support rehabilitation within

Qualifications

• Must hold A Level 3 qualification in Mathematics.
• Level 5 teaching qualification preferred; if not held, willing to work towards one.
• Proven track record delivering Functional Skills Maths with strong classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Engaging Delivery: Plan and deliver interactive, inclusive Functional Skills Maths lessons tailored to small groups of young learners with varied educational backgrounds and learning needs.
• Assessment & Tracking: Conduct initial assessments using BKSB diagnostic tools to establish starting points, construct Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and monitor continuous student progression.
• Adaptive Teaching: Utilize innovative, practical, and digital resources to make maths accessible, relevant, and enjoyable for all learners.
• Exam Preparation: Prepare young learners for formal City & Guilds assessments and qualifications, celebrating their achievements and personal growth.
• Enrichment & Collaboration: Actively promote numeracy, literacy, and reading for pleasure across the establishment while collaborating with prison staff, support practitioners, and employability teams.

Education

A Level 3 Mathematics

Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent)

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join the education team at HMYOI, Staffordshire. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, with small classes up to 12 learners, helping youth develop numeracy skills for employment, education, and everyday life.

You will plan engaging lessons, use BKSB diagnostics for ILPs, track progress, and collaborate with prison staff to raise numeracy standards and support rehabilitation within