Functional Skills Tutor

Sodexo Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor for HMP Peterborough. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to empower learners in basic education, helping to reduce re-offending rates. Ideal candidates will possess a teaching qualification and experience in rehabilitation.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace committed to diversity

Developmental opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering functional skills in a classroom setting.
• Strong interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders.
• Knowledge of innovative teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to learners' needs.
• Monitoring attendance and tracking learner progress.
• Collaborating with prison staff to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

Full teaching qualification (CTLLS or PGCE)

Assessor or Internal Verifier (IV) qualification

Job description

• Salary between £31,650 and £40,439, depending on experience.
• Permanent and full-time position
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Site-based role at HMP Peterborough.
• Please see attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer

"Appointments will be made in line with the established pay scales for teaching roles (M1–M5), which range from £31,650 to £40,439 for 2024/25. Placement on the scale will be determined by previous experience and qualifications. These scales can be discussed in more detail at interview."

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Your Role as a Function Skills Tutor

Are you passionate about education and rehabilitation? We are seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Tutor to join our team at HMP & YOI Peterborough. This is an opportunity to make a real difference by supporting learners to increase their basic education levels and gain recognised qualifications in English and/or maths, up to City & Guilds Level 2.

You will be responsible for planning, developing, and delivering engaging and innovative lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners . As part of a self-directed learning approach, you will play a key role in empowering prisoners to develop their skills, confidence, and independence . Your work will directly contribute to reducing re-offending rates by increasing employability and aiding successful reintegration into the community .

Working closely with the Education, Skills and Work Manager and Hub Leaders, you will monitor attendance, track learner progress, and provide constructive feedback to support achievement . You will also collaborate with other education and prison staff to ensure a cohesive and inclusive learning environment . Participation in department events and CPD activities will also be an integral part of the role.

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

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The Ideal Candidate

• Full teaching qualification (Minimum of CTLLS) or PGCE (or working towards)
• Experience delivering functional skills in a classroom setting
• A strong interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
• A flexible and responsive attitude to teaching and learning
• Enthusiasm for the subject area and a commitment to innovative teaching methods
• Self-motivation and a proactive, dynamic approach
• Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and inclusivity
• Assessor or Internal Verifier (IV) qualification
• Experience working within a prison or secure environment

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At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services .

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity . We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves . We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds .

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations .

Salary Appointments will be made in line with the established pay scales for teaching roles (M1–M5), which range from £31,650 to £40,439 for 2024/25. Placement on the scale will be determined by previous experience and qualifications. These scales can be dis

Frequency Annual

Job Reference SDX/TP/241722/V5

Contract Type Permanent – Full Time

Closing Date 20 June, 2025

Job Category Prison Service

Business Unit UK Government - Justice

Location HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Peterborough, PE3 7PD, United Kingdom