Functional Skills Tutor

Serco Group Plc; Marchington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor to join their team at a correctional facility in Marchington. This role emphasizes literacy education, helping individuals develop essential reading and writing skills to boost confidence and employability. The candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging sessions, providing pastoral support, and maintaining learner progress records. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and ideally have experience in a custodial environment.

Benefits

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Supportive team culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working in an environment that demands strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Recent experience and appropriate knowledge.
• Experience of working with learners from non-traditional backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills sessions focused on basic reading and writing.
• Support learners with low confidence and varied educational backgrounds.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teaching adaptability

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF)

Level 3 - subject specialism

Job description

We are looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to join our team at HMP Dovegate, a Category B adult male prison located near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The establishment accommodates up to 1,160 adult men aged 21+, including those on remand, awaiting sentence, and serving short- and long-term sentences. This role focuses on supporting men to develop essential literacy skills, including reading, writing, spelling and communication, to help them build confidence, improve employability, and support positive progression on release. Alongside teaching, there is an important pastoral care element, working with learners who may face complex personal, social, and educational barriers.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills sessions focused on basic reading and writing
• Support learners with low confidence and varied educational backgrounds
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs
• Provide encouragement, guidance, and pastoral support to learners
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary prison education team
• Promote positive behaviour, motivation, and personal development

Qualifications

• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF)
• Level 3 - subject specialism
• Have proven experience of working in an environment that demands strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Have demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Recent experience and appropriate knowledge.
• Experience of a custodial environment would be an advantage.
• Experience of working with learners from non-traditional backgrounds.
• Good technical knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Interesting and enjoyable work
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities