Generalist Tutor

PeoplePlus; Oakham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePlus is seeking a dedicated Tutor to deliver high-quality education in a prison environment. You will plan engaging lessons, adapt to individual needs, and support learners toward meaningful qualifications.

You will assess starting points, develop ILPs, and provide feedback while ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing. Collaborative work with prison staff and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Maths and English (Level 3) 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 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).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to individual learner needs.
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation.
• Differentiate teaching to support learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability into lessons.
• Assess learners' starting points and develop ILPs.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor and track learner progress accurately; provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare learners for internal and external qualifications.
• Work with prison staff and external partners; participate in training and team meetings.
• Contribute to curriculum development and sharing best practices.

Skills

Strong teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Resilience

Safeguarding

Functional Skills Maths & English

Administrative skills

Education

Teaching qualification Level 5+ (PGCE/Cert Ed)

Tools

BKSB

Job description

Change lives through educationWe'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 needsCreate a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and achievementDifferentiate teaching to support learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds

Embed

literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability

into lessonsUse motivational approaches to improve learner engagement and attendance

Assessment & Progress

Assess learners' starting points and develop

individual learning plans (ILPs)Conduct formative and summative assessmentsMonitor and track learner progress accuratelyProvide 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-esteemIdentify barriers to learning and work with support teams to address themPromote wellbeing, personal development, and rehabilitationSupport learners in setting and achieving realistic education and career goals

Quality & Compliance

Maintain accurate records, registers, and assessment documentationContribute to quality assurance processes, including observations and auditsEnsure 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 partnersTake part in training, CPD, and team meetingsContribute to curriculum development and sharing best practiceSupport wider team needs, including occasional class cover

What we’re looking for

EssentialMaths and English (Level 3 required for Functional Skills Tutors)Teaching qualification (Level 5+, e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed) or willingness to work towardsStrong teaching, communication, and classroom management skillsAbility to engage and support learners with diverse needsResilience and professionalism when working in challenging environmentsKnowledge of safeguarding, equality, and health & safetyExperience delivering Functional Skills Maths & English (Entry 1–Level 2)Strong administrative skills (ILPs, registers, progress tracking)

DesirableInternal Quality Assurance qualification (or willingness to achieve)Experience in prison, FE, or adult learning environmentsKnowledge of OFSTED EIFExperience with diagnostic tools such as BKSBExperience using digital learning tools to enhance delivery

Why join us?

Make a genuine difference by supporting

rehabilitation through educationBe part of a supportive and collaborative teamAccess ongoing professional development and trainingDeliver 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 doTrue North
• - acting with integrity and professionalismOwn It
• - taking accountability and responsibilityImprove to be the best
• - always striving to grow and develop