Functional Skills Maths Tutor: Transform Lives Through Education

PeoplePlus; Hatton CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePlus is recruiting a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to deliver City & Guilds Maths qualifications (Entry 1 to Level 2) in a prison education setting. You will use engaging, inclusive methods to support learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities, driving progression and employability outcomes.

You will assess learners, develop ILPs, and collaborate with prison staff and employability teams to optimise learning and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Maths.
• Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths qualifications.
• Strong lesson planning, classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and learner success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths qualifications from Entry 1 to Level 2.
• Conduct initial assessments and use BKSB diagnostics to identify learner starting points.
• Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Create engaging lesson plans that support learner progression and achievement.
• Monitor progress and prepare learners for examinations and assessments.
• Promote literacy, numeracy and reading for pleasure across the prison environment.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff, support practitioners and employability teams to support positive learner outcomes.

Skills

Functional Skills Maths

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Learner engagement

Adapt teaching methods

Communication

Education

Level 3 Maths

Teaching qualification Level 5+ (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS) or willingness to work towards one

Tools

BKSB diagnostics

Job description

PeoplePlus is recruiting a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to deliver City & Guilds Maths qualifications (Entry 1 to Level 2) in a prison education setting. You will use engaging, inclusive methods to support learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities, driving progression and employability outcomes.

You will assess learners, develop ILPs, and collaborate with prison staff and employability teams to optimise learning and rehabilitation.