English Tutor- Hmyoi/ Hmp

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

Job Title: English Tutor

Location: HMP & YOI (Chelmsford, Essex)

Salary: From £30,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

PeoplePlus has an exciting opportunity for an inspiring English Tutor to join the prison education team on-site at HMP & YOI Chelmsford. In this deeply rewarding role, you will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills English qualifications from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2. Working with small class sizes (up to 12 learners), you will play a vital role in boosting literacy, building workplace confidence, and helping individuals reshape their futures.

What You Will Be Doing

• Engaging Delivery: Plan and deliver interactive, inclusive Functional Skills English lessons tailored to small groups of adult and young adult learners with varied educational backgrounds and learning needs.

• Assessment & ILP Management: Conduct initial assessments and use BKSB diagnostic tools to establish starting points, construct Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and track continuous student progression.

• Adaptive Pedagogy: Utilise innovative, practical, and digital resources to make literacy accessible, engaging, and relevant for all learners.

• Exam Preparation: Prepare learners for formal City & Guilds assessments and qualifications, celebrating their literacy milestones and personal growth.

• Promoting Literacy: Actively encourage reading for pleasure and promote literacy and communication standards across the prison environment.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with prison staff, learning support practitioners, and employability teams to support positive, holistic learner outcomes.

What We Are Looking For

• Subject Expertise: Essential Level 3 qualification in English.

• Teaching Credentials: Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent) is preferred. No Level 5 qualification? Candidates with relevant delivery experience who are willing to work towards a Level 5 qualification are fully encouraged to apply.

• Teaching Experience: Proven track record of delivering Functional Skills English qualifications with strong classroom management and lesson planning skills.

• Core Competencies: Excellent administrative capability (ILPs, registers, assessment logs), strong communication skills, and the resilience to teach in a secure environment.

Our Benefits Include:

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Paid volunteering day each year

• Generous pension scheme & Life Assurance

• Cycle to Work scheme & Holiday purchase scheme

• Enhanced Wedding Leave & Enhanced Maternity Scheme

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & online wellbeing portal

• Access to hundreds of retail discounts via the Additions portal

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, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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