Generalist Tutor

Peopleplus; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePlus is seeking a passionate Tutor to deliver high-quality education inside a prison environment, helping learners gain qualifications and develop confidence for rehabilitation and employability. You will plan engaging lessons, differentiate for diverse needs, assess progress, and provide feedback, while working with prison staff to ensure safeguarding and quality standards.

Join a supportive team committed to transforming lives through education and helping learners build skills for

Qualifications

• Must have Maths and English at Level 3 for Functional Skills.
• 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.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and health & safety.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths & English (Entry 1–Level 2).
• Strong administrative skills (ILPs, registers, progress tracking).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual learner needs.
• Differentiate teaching to support diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability into lessons.
• Assess learners and develop ILPs; conduct formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance.
• Work with prison staff and external partners; participate in CPD.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Teaching qualification Level 5+

Tools

BKSB

Job description

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 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 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