English Teacher – Young Offenders

Red 5 People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an experienced teacher to deliver English programs at Feltham Young Offenders Institute. The role requires creating engaging lessons for learners in custody who face various challenges. Applicants should hold a recognized teaching qualification and have experience in teaching English up to Level 3. Benefits include 40 days annual leave, health support, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days

Early Friday finish (1:30pm)

Enhanced pension & life assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Funded professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified to deliver accredited English programmes.
• Experienced in teaching and assessing English up to Level 3.
• Empathetic, resilient, and motivated to work with learners who need a fresh start.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English from Entry Level to Level 3 (Functional Skills, GCSE, A Level).
• Create engaging, learner-centred lessons in a secure prison environment.
• Support learners with EHCPs and additional needs (e.g. ADHD, autism, literacy challenges).
• Work alongside prison staff to keep lessons safe.

Education

Recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, DTTLS, PGCE)

Job description

Overview

This isn’t a typical classroom. At Feltham Young Offenders Institute, you’ll teach learners in custody, many of whom have been let down by mainstream education. Research shows around 60% of young people in the justice system have speech, language or communication needs, with many facing undiagnosed SEN. Add to this that many will have had a challenging upbringing.

This is about more than lessons. It’s about giving learners a second chance: building skills, confidence, and belief that education can work for them.

The Role

• Deliver English from Entry Level to Level 3 (Functional Skills, GCSE, A Level).
• Create engaging, learner-centred lessons in a secure prison environment.
• Support learners with EHCPs and additional needs (e.g. ADHD, autism, literacy challenges).
• Work alongside prison staff and colleagues to keep lessons safe and positive.

About You

• Qualified to deliver accredited English programmes
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, DTTLS, PGCE).
• Experienced in teaching and assessing English up to Level 3.
• Empathetic, resilient, and motivated to work with learners who need a fresh start.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave + 2 volunteering days.
• Early Friday finish (1:30pm).
• Enhanced pension & life assurance.
• Health & wellbeing support.
• Funded professional development opportunities.
• Employee networks: LGBTQ+, Disability, Women’s, Racial Equality.

Apply Now

Please apply via this advert. We aim to contact everyone. If you haven’t heard back, feel free to complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Red 5 People Contact page, and someone will be in touch within 72 hours.

If you would like to speak to someone directly, please call the office and ask for Lawrence (the number is on the Red 5 People website).

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