Functional Skills Tutor - Prison Literacy & Progress

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

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.