English Tutor

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

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Ltd in the East of England is seeking an inspiring English Tutor to deliver engaging lessons within a secure education setting at HMP. You will support learners on their rehabilitation journey, building literacy skills and qualifications to progress into employment or further study.

You will conduct assessments, plan inclusive lessons, develop ILPs, and prepare learners for formal assessments, collaborating with colleagues to support holistic outcomes.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 English qualification or equivalent.
• Proven classroom management and lesson planning skills.
• Experience delivering inclusive English lessons to diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English qualifications, including functional skills, to groups of learners.
• Conduct initial assessments and diagnostics to identify starting points.
• Plan and deliver inclusive lessons for varied abilities and backgrounds.
• Construct and maintain ILPs to track progress.
• Prepare learners for formal assessments and celebrate achievements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support holistic learner outcomes.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Lesson planning

Administrative skills

Resilience

Education

A Level 3 qualification in English

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

Tools

BKSB diagnostic tools

Job description

English Tutor - HMP

Permanent

Location: the East of England

Salary: From £30,000 per annum

Are you a passionate English tutor looking for a role where your teaching genuinely makes a difference?

About the Role

We are seeking an inspiring English Tutor to join an education provider in the justice sector, delivering meaningful learning within a secure education setting. This is a unique opportunity to support learners on their rehabilitation journey, helping them build the literacy skills, confidence and qualifications needed to progress into employment, training or further education.

You’ll deliver engaging and inclusive English lessons to learners with a wide range of educational backgrounds, learning needs and abilities. Many of your learners will have had difficult experiences of education, so patience, empathy and a genuine belief in each individual's potential will matter as much as your subject knowledge.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering English qualifications, including functional skills, to groups of learners.
• Conducting initial assessments and diagnostics to identify learners' starting points and needs.
• Planning and delivering inclusive lessons tailored to varied abilities and backgrounds.
• Constructing and maintaining Individual Learning Plans to track progress.
• Preparing learners for formal assessments and celebrating their achievements.
• Working closely with colleagues to support positive, holistic outcomes for every learner.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A Level 3 qualification in English
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
• Excellent administrative skills, including ILPs, registers and progress logs
• Resilience and professionalism to teach in a secure environment

Desirable (but not essential):

• A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent) – candidates without this who are willing to work towards it are fully encouraged to apply
• Prior experience within prison education, FE or adult learning settings
• Familiarity with BKSB diagnostic tools

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS check and HMPPS security vetting, in line with the requirements of the Ministry of Justice.

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Because rehabilitation matters.

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