Functional Skills English and Maths Tutor- HMP

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

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited is recruiting a Cover Tutor for Functional Skills Maths & English to teach on-site at HMP Brixton. You will deliver City & Guilds qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small classes (up to 12 learners), building confidence and improving literacy and numeracy in a rehabilitation setting.

The role requires Level 3 in Maths and English and a Level 5 teaching qualification (or evidence of progression).

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualifications in Maths and English.
• A Level 5 teaching qualification preferred or willingness to work towards it.
• Proven experience delivering Functional Skills Maths or English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills Maths and English sessions to small groups (up to 12).
• Conduct initial assessments and use BKSB diagnostics to create ILPs and track progress.
• Use adaptive teaching with practical and digital resources for diverse learners.
• Prepare learners for City & Guilds assessments and qualifications.
• Promote literacy and numeracy across the prison and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Functional Skills delivery

Lesson planning

Classroom management

ILPs & assessment logs

Education

Level 3 Maths

Level 3 English

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Cover Tutor - Functional Skills Maths & English

Location: HMP Brixton (London, SW2)

Salary: From 30,000 + 5,000 London Weighting per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Are you a passionate Maths or English educator looking for a dynamic teaching role where your work genuinely changes lives? Do you want to support adult learners on their rehabilitation journey by giving them the core functional skills needed for employment and life beyond custody?

We are recruiting for an inspiring Cover Tutor for Functional Skills Maths & English to join the education team on-site at HMP Brixton. In this high-impact, versatile role, you will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2. Working with small class sizes (up to 12 learners), you will play a crucial role in building confidence, raising literacy and numeracy standards, and providing flexible teaching cover to ensure seamless learning continuity.

What You Will Be Doing

• Engaging Delivery: Plan and deliver interactive, inclusive Functional Skills Maths and English sessions to small groups (up to 12 learners) across Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Assessment & Diagnostics: Conduct initial assessments and utilize BKSB diagnostic tools to identify starting points, construct Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and track learner progression.
• Adaptive Teaching: Use innovative, practical, and digital resources to make core subjects relevant and accessible for learners with diverse educational backgrounds and additional needs.
• Exam Preparation: Prepare learners for formal City & Guilds assessments and qualifications, celebrating their academic milestones and personal growth.
• Enrichment & Collaboration: Actively promote literacy, numeracy, and reading for pleasure across the prison while collaborating with support practitioners, prison staff, and employability teams.

What We Are Looking For

• Academic Foundation: Level 3 qualifications in both Maths and English.
• Teaching Qualifications: A 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 Maths or English qualifications with strong classroom management and lesson planning capability.
• Core Competencies: Excellent administrative capability (ILPs, registers, assessment logs), strong communication skills, and the resilience to teach in a secure adult environment.
• Desirable Criteria: Experience within prison education, FE, or adult learning settings, familiarity with BKSB diagnostics, knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework (EIF), or an IQA qualification.

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.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.