Functional Skills Maths Tutor

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

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Functional Skills Maths Tutor for a role at HMP Stocken. You will deliver Maths from Entry Level 1 up to Level 2, working with small groups to build confidence and essential numeracy skills.

You will design structured learning plans, deliver engaging sessions, and support learners toward qualifications and long-term goals within a secure environment. This permanent full-time post offers a salary from £30,000 (DOE).

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or equivalent is required.
• Ability to teach Functional Skills Maths up to Level 2.
• Strong subject knowledge and experience in delivering Maths.
• Experience in teaching, training, or supporting learner progress.
• Ability to engage learners using a range of teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small groups.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet a range of learning needs.
• Use varied teaching strategies to support learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Provide advice, guidance, and academic support throughout the learning journey.
• Create and maintain individual learning plans to track progress and support development.
• Motivate learners, helping them build confidence and resilience.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Ensure high standards of compliance, quality assurance, and record keeping.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety standards.

Skills

Functional Skills Maths

Maths teaching

Lesson planning

Small groups

Safeguarding

Education

Teaching qualification (PTLLS/AET, DTLLS, TAQA, Cert Ed)

GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or equivalent

Job description

Job Role: Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Location: HMP Stocken

Salary: From £30,000 (DOE)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Role Overview

We are seeking an inspiring and motivated Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join the education team at HMP Stocken.

You will deliver high quality Maths teaching from Entry Level 1 up to Level 2, supporting small groups of learners to build confidence, develop essential numeracy skills, and work towards recognised qualifications.

This is a rewarding role where you will design structured learning plans, deliver engaging sessions, and play a key part in helping individuals progress towards long term personal, academic, and employment goals.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning Delivery

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small groups.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet a range of learning needs.
• Use varied teaching strategies to support learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Provide advice, guidance, and academic support throughout the learning journey.

Learner Support & Progression

• Create and maintain individual learning plans to track progress and support development.
• Motivate learners, helping them build confidence and resilience.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

Quality, Compliance & Safeguarding

• Ensure high standards of compliance, quality assurance, and record keeping.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety standards.

Essential Criteria

• GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Ability to teach Functional Skills Maths up to Level 2.
• Strong subject knowledge and experience in delivering Maths.
• Experience in teaching, training, or supporting learner progress.
• Ability to engage learners using a range of teaching methods.

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching or assessing qualification (ideally a level 5 but would consider PTLLS/AET, DTLLS, TAQA, Cert Ed).
• Experience working in secure environments (advantageous, not essential).
• Willingness to work towards a teaching or assessing qualification (full support provided during probation).