Functional Skills and Generalist Cover Tutor

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

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Stocken (HMP) is seeking a Functional Skills and Generalist Cover Tutor to deliver English and Maths Functional Skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, to small groups of adult learners in a prison education setting.

You will plan and deliver inclusive lessons, embed literacy, numeracy and employability, assess learners and maintain ILPs and registers, collaborating with support teams to promote wellbeing and progression.

Qualifications

• Strong Level 3 foundation in Maths and English.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and English (Entry Level 1 to Level 2) with classroom management.
• Strong admin, registers and ILP tracking.
• Resilience and ability to engage learners in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inclusive lessons across subjects and Functional Skills.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills and employability.
• Assess learners, create ILPs and track progress.
• Maintain registers, ILPs, and align with standards.

Skills

Functional Skills delivery

Classroom management

Administrative skills

Learner engagement

Education

Level 3 Maths & English

PGCE / Cert Ed / DTLLS (desirable)

IQA qualification (desirable)

Job description

Functional Skills and Generalist Cover Tutor- HMP

Permanent

Location: Stocken

Salary: From £30,000 per annum

Are you an adaptable, passionate educator looking for a role where no two days are the same?

About the Role

We are recruiting a Functional Skills and Generalist Cover Tutor to join the education team on-site at an education provider in the justice sector. In this versatile role, you'll provide high-quality cover across a range of subjects alongside delivering Functional Skills English and Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, working with small groups of adult learners with varied educational backgrounds and needs.

By fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment, you'll help learners build key skills, boost their self-esteem and work towards qualifications that support their long-term rehabilitation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, inclusive lessons across a range of subjects and Functional Skills (English and Maths, Entry Level 1 to Level 2), tailoring content to small groups with varied abilities.
• Embedding literacy, numeracy, digital skills and employability into everyday learning to support progression.
• Assessing starting points, constructing Individual Learning Plans and tracking learner progress through formative and summative assessment.
• Acting as a positive role model, identifying barriers to learning and working with support teams to promote learner wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate registers and ILPs, and ensuring delivery aligns with awarding body and inspection standards.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A strong Level 3 foundation in Maths and English
• Proven experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and English (Entry Level 1 to Level 2) with confident classroom management
• Strong administrative capability, including registers, ILPs and progress tracking
• Resilience and the ability to engage learners in a secure environment

Desirable (but not essential):

• A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent) — candidates willing to work towards one are encouraged to apply
• Prior experience in prison education, FE or adult learning settings
• Familiarity with BKSB diagnostic tools
• Knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework
• An IQA qualification

If you're ready to bring your teaching skills to a setting where they genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you.