Generalist Cover Tutor

PeoplePlus UK; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePlus UK seeks a passionate Tutor to deliver high-quality education in a prison environment. You will support learners to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence for rehabilitation, employability, and reentry into society.

You will plan engaging lessons, create a positive classroom, and assess progress through ILPs and formal assessments, while maintaining records and complying with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in adult education or prison settings preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills required.
• Ability to engage and support learners with diverse needs.
• Experience with safeguarding and health & safety expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to learner needs.
• Differentiate teaching to support diverse abilities.
• Embed literacy, numeracy and digital skills into lessons.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Classroom management

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Level 5+ Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed)

Maths English Level 3

Tools

BKSB

Job description

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 achievement
• Prepare 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 were looking for

• 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
• Strong administrative skills (ILPs, registers, progress tracking) [
• 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
• 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