Impactful English Tutor — Functional Skills (Prison)

Peopleplus; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peopleplus is seeking an enthusiastic Functional Skills Tutor to deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 within a prison education setting. You will use innovative teaching approaches, digital resources and adaptive learning techniques to make Maths and English engaging and accessible.

You will deliver lessons to groups of up to 12 learners, develop ILPs, assess progress and support learners with diverse needs to achieve qualifications and progress into

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in English.
• Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English qualifications.
• Strong lesson planning, classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and learner success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English qualifications from Entry 1 to Level 2.
• Conduct initial assessments and use BKSB diagnostics to identify learner starting points.
• Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Create engaging lesson plans that support learner progression and achievement.
• Motivate and inspire learners to reach their full potential.
• Support learners with additional learning needs and reasonable adjustments.
• Monitor progress and prepare learners for examinations and assessments.
• Promote literacy, numeracy and reading for pleasure across the prison environment.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff, support practitioners and employability teams to support positive learner outcomes.

Skills

English Level 3

Teaching Level 5+

Functional Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom mgmt

Learner engagement

Adapt teaching

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Job description

Peopleplus is seeking an enthusiastic Functional Skills Tutor to deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 within a prison education setting. You will use innovative teaching approaches, digital resources and adaptive learning techniques to make Maths and English engaging and accessible.

You will deliver lessons to groups of up to 12 learners, develop ILPs, assess progress and support learners with diverse needs to achieve qualifications and progress into