Generalist Cover Tutor

Peopleplus; Stoke-on-Trent; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Peopleplus is seeking a passionate Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a prison environment, helping learners gain qualifications, develop skills and build the confidence needed for rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society.

You will plan engaging, inclusive lessons, assess progress with ILPs, provide constructive feedback, and work with prison staff to support wellbeing, safeguarding and overall quality.

Qualifikationen

• Maths and English (Level 3 for Functional Skills Tutors) required.
• Teaching qualification Level 5+ or willingness to work towards.
• Strong teaching, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage learners with diverse needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality and health & safety.

Aufgaben

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to learner needs.
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Differentiate teaching for diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills and employability.
• Assess learners’ starting points and develop ILPs; provide feedback.

Kenntnisse

Maths & English

Teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Ausbildung

Teaching qualification (Level 5+)

Tools

BKSB

Digital learning tools

Jobbeschreibung

Change lives through education

We’re looking for a passionate and committed Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a prison environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners in developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need for rehabilitation, employability, and successful reintegration into society.

As a Tutor, you’ll play a vital role in creating a positive learning experience that motivates learners and helps them achieve meaningful qualifications.

What you’ll be doing

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to individual learner needs
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and achievement
• Differentiate teaching to support learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds
• Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability into lessons
• Use motivational approaches to improve learner engagement and attendance

Assessment & Progress

• Assess learners’ starting points and develop individual learning plans (ILPs)
• Conduct formative and summative assessments
• Monitor and track learner progress accurately
• Provide constructive feedback to support development and achievementPrepare learners for internal and external qualifications

Learner Support

• Act as a role model, building confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Identify barriers to learning and work with support teams to address them
• Promote wellbeing, personal development, and rehabilitation
• Support learners in setting and achieving realistic education and career goals

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records, registers, and assessment documentation
• Contribute to quality assurance processes, including observations and audits
• Ensure delivery meets awarding body and organisational standards
• Adhere to all safeguarding, equality, and health & safety requirements

Teamwork & Development

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, prison staff, and external partners
• Take part in training, CPD, and team meetings
• Contribute to curriculum development and sharing best practice
• Support wider team needs, including occasional class cover

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Maths and English (Level 3 required for Functional Skills Tutors)
• Teaching qualification (Level 5+, e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed) or willingness to work towards
• Strong teaching, communication, and classroom management skills
• Ability to engage and support learners with diverse needs
• Resilience and professionalism when working in challenging environments
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and health & safety
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths & English (Entry 1–Level 2)
• Strong administrative skills (ILPs, registers, progress tracking) (

Desirable

• Internal Quality Assurance qualification (or willingness to achieve)
• Experience in prison, FE, or adult learning environments
• Knowledge of OFSTED EIF
• Experience with diagnostic tools such as BKSB
• Experience using digital learning tools to enhance delivery

Why join us?

• Make a genuine difference by supporting rehabilitation through education
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Access ongoing professional development and training
• Deliver education that builds confidence, skills, and future opportunities

Our values

We’re looking for people who live our core values:

• Customer First – improving lives is at the heart of what we do
• True North – acting with integrity and professionalism
• Own It – taking accountability and responsibility
• Improve to be the best – always striving to grow and develop