Functional Skills English Tutor

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Clipsham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd. seeks a dedicated Functional Skills English Tutor to deliver high-quality English teaching to learners at HMP Stocken. You will work with small groups to develop literacy, communication and confidence, guiding learners toward recognised qualifications and improved employability.

This prison-based, on-site role emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration with prison staff, and delivering engaging, compliant lessons that help learners reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 English qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Proven experience delivering English teaching or training.
• Ability to engage prison learners with varied abilities.
• Strong classroom management and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English sessions to small prison-based groups.
• Develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain records of attendance and outcomes.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure safe, compliant delivery.

Skills

English language proficiency

Teaching or training

Communication

Education

Level 3 English

Job description

Job Role: Functional Skills English Tutor
Location: HMP Stocken
Salary: From £30,000
Contract: Permanent, full time
Working Environment: Prison-based role with full on-site delivery

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and engaging Functional Skills English Tutor to deliver high-quality English teaching to learners at HMP Stocken. In this rewarding role, you will work with small groups of prison-based learners to develop their literacy skills, communication abilities and confidence. You will support learners in working towards recognised qualifications that contribute to their long-term goals, employability and progression. You will design structured lessons, deliver interactive sessions, and guide learners through their development journey. Your teaching will play a vital role in rehabilitation, personal confidence building and helping individuals reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning Delivery
• Deliver engaging and effective Functional Skills English sessions to small groups.
• Develop learners' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Adapt lessons to suit a range of learning needs, abilities and starting points.
• Assess and track learner progress, providing clear and constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments and achievements.

Learner Support & Development

• Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment.
• Support learners in developing wider employability skills such as communication and problem-solving.
• Contribute to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and review learner progress regularly.
• Encourage learner resilience, confidence and independence.

Quality, Compliance & Collaboration

• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of English delivery.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and health & safety standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff and education colleagues to ensure smooth and effective delivery.
• Ensure all delivery meets internal quality expectations and awarding-body requirements.

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 English qualification or equivalent.
• Strong subject expertise with substantial experience in English-related roles.
• Experience delivering training or supporting learners in an educational or vocational setting.
• Ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment methods to engage different learning styles.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g. AET, PTLLS, CAVA).
• Experience delivering English or literacy programmes within prison education or alternative learning environments.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching or assessing qualification (full support provided).