Functional Skills Maths Tutor- HMP High Point

Dovetail and Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in London (South East) is recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor for a prison education setting. You will deliver City & Guilds Maths qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small groups of adult learners, building confidence and transforming futures.

You will assess learners with BKSB, develop ILPs, and use engaging digital resources to make maths accessible. Collaboration with prison staff is essential to support holistic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 3 maths qualification and strong teaching skills.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths/English.
• Proven ability to manage ILPs and assessment logs.
• Comfortable in secure environment and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver interactive Functional Skills Maths lessons to small groups.
• Conduct initial assessments using BKSB to establish starting points and create ILPs.
• Use digital resources to make literacy accessible and engaging for all learners.
• Prepare learners for City & Guilds assessments and celebrate milestones.
• Promote reading for pleasure and literacy standards within the prison environment.
• Collaborate with prison staff and employability teams to support learner outcomes.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication

ILPs & records

Digital resources

Education

Math Level 3

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

Functional Skills Math Tutor- HMP

Permanent | Full Time

Location: South East London

Salary: From £35,000 per annum

Are you a passionate Maths educator looking for a role where your teaching genuinely transforms lives?

About the Role

We are recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join an education provider in the justice sector, delivering City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths qualifications from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2 within a prison education setting. You'll teach small, focused groups of up to 12 adult learners with varied educational backgrounds and learning needs, playing a vital role in boosting literacy, building self-esteem and helping individuals reshape their futures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering interactive, inclusive Functional Skills Maths lessons tailored to small groups of adult learners.
• Conducting initial assessments and using BKSB diagnostic tools to establish starting points, then constructing and maintaining Individual Learning Plans.
• Using innovative, practical and digital resources to make literacy accessible, engaging and relevant for all learners.
• Preparing learners for formal City & Guilds assessments and qualifications, celebrating their literacy milestones and personal development.
• Promoting reading for pleasure and encouraging literacy and numeracy standards across the prison environment.
• Working alongside prison staff, learning support practitioners and employability teams to support positive, holistic learner outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in Maths
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
• Proven track record of delivering Functional Skills English qualifications
• Excellent administrative skills, including maintaining ILPs, registers and assessment logs
• Strong communication skills and the resilience to teach in a secure environment

Desirable (but not essential)

• Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent) — candidates without this but with relevant delivery experience and a willingness to work towards it are encouraged to apply
• Prior experience within prison education, FE or adult learning settings
• Familiarity with BKSB diagnostics
• Knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework
• IQA qualification

Important Notice

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 check and HMPPS security vetting, in line with the requirements of the Ministry of Justice.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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