English Tutor for Prison Education — Inspire Literacy

Dovetail And Slate Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Volunteer day

Pension & Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Wedding Leave

Enhanced Maternity Scheme

EAP & wellbeing portal

Additions discounts

Job summary

PeoplePlus is seeking an inspiring English Tutor to join the prison education team on-site at HMP & YOI Chelmsford. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills English from Entry Level 1 through Level 2, with small class sizes up to 12 learners, to boost literacy and workplace confidence.

You will assess learners, manage ILPs, use BKSB, and collaborate with prison staff to support positive outcomes and help individuals reshape their futures.

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 qualification in English.
• Level 5 teaching qualification preferred; willing to progress if needed.
• Proven track record delivering Functional Skills English.
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• Engaging Delivery: Plan and deliver interactive Functional Skills English lessons for small groups of adult and young adult learners with varied backgrounds and needs.
• Assessment & ILP Management: Conduct initial assessments, use BKSB tools to establish starting points, construct ILPs, and track progression.
• Adaptive Pedagogy: Utilise innovative digital resources to make literacy accessible, engaging, and relevant for all learners.
• Exam Preparation: Prepare learners for City & Guilds assessments and celebrate literacy milestones.
• Promoting Literacy: Encourage reading for pleasure and promote literacy and communication standards.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with prison staff, learning support practitioners, and employability teams.

Skills

ILP management

Assessment skills

Education

Level 3 English qualification

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

Job description

PeoplePlus is seeking an inspiring English Tutor to join the prison education team on-site at HMP & YOI Chelmsford. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills English from Entry Level 1 through Level 2, with small class sizes up to 12 learners, to boost literacy and workplace confidence.

You will assess learners, manage ILPs, use BKSB, and collaborate with prison staff to support positive outcomes and help individuals reshape their futures.