Functional Skills Maths Tutor — Transforming Young Futures

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join the education team at HMYOI in Staffordshire. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small groups of learners in custody.

This role focuses on building confidence, numeracy skills and rehabilitation, with BKSB diagnostics, ILPs, and dedicated lesson planning to help learners progress. You'll work closely with prison staff, promote literacy, and celebrate achievements as

Qualifications

• A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent) preferred.
• Proven track record delivering Functional Skills Maths qualifications.
• Excellent administrative capability (ILPs, registers, assessment logs).
• Experience in youth justice, prison education or related settings.

Responsibilities

• Engaging Delivery: Plan and deliver interactive Functional Skills Maths lessons tailored to small groups.
• Assessment & Tracking: Use BKSB to establish starting points, create ILPs, and monitor progress.
• Adaptive Teaching: Use digital resources to make maths accessible and engaging.
• Exam Preparation: Prepare learners for City & Guilds assessments.
• Enrichment & Collaboration: Promote numeracy and collaborate with prison staff and employability teams.

Skills

Functional Skills Maths

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment & tracking

Digital resources

Communication skills

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent)

Tools

BKSB

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join the education team at HMYOI in Staffordshire. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small groups of learners in custody.

This role focuses on building confidence, numeracy skills and rehabilitation, with BKSB diagnostics, ILPs, and dedicated lesson planning to help learners progress. You'll work closely with prison staff, promote literacy, and celebrate achievements as