Functional Skills Maths & English Tutor

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor to deliver high-quality education in a prison environment. This role involves creating tailored learning plans and engaging learners from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Candidates should have strong teaching skills, a minimum of GCSE Grade 4 in Maths and English, and experience with disadvantaged groups. Full-time availability and face-to-face learner engagement are essential for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in teaching or training.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Create personalised learning plans linked to progression goals.
• Engage and motivate learners to increase retention and achievement.

Skills

Ability to teach Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Diverse teaching methods

Education

Minimum GCSE Grade 4 (C) in Maths and English

Job description

Job Title: Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor

Location: HMP Highpoint
Salary: From 30,000 (higher salaries may be considered based on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Prison-based role requiring full site presence and face-to-face learner engagement.

Role Overview:

We are recruiting a dedicated Functional Skills Maths and English Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a prison setting. You will work with small groups of learners to develop essential skills in Maths and English, supporting them to achieve qualifications and progress towards their long-term goals.

This role involves creating tailored learning plans, delivering engaging lessons from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, and inspiring learners who may have had limited prior education. You will need flexibility, resilience, and a passion for teaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Identify individual learner needs and create personalised learning plans linked to progression goals.
• Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans addressing literacy, numeracy, and employability skills.
• Engage and motivate learners to increase retention and achievement.
• Provide constructive feedback and adapt curriculum content based on learner feedback.

Programme Administration & Compliance

• Complete all required documentation (registers, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, awarding body paperwork) in line with contractual deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.
• Meet contractual KPIs and performance targets.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work with colleagues to support learner progression towards qualifications and employment.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum GCSE Grade 4 (C) or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Ability to teach Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Substantial experience in teaching or training.
• Ability to use diverse teaching methods to engage learners.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection.

Desirable Criteria:

• Teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience developing curriculum and delivering roll-on, roll-off programmes.
• Empathy and experience working with disadvantaged groups or in secure environments.
• Knowledge of OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF).