Impactful Functional Skills English Tutor

Dovetail and Slate; Stafford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Functional Skills English Tutor for a role at a HMYOI in Staffordshire. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 in small classes up to 12 learners, aiming to boost literacy and confidence for rehabilitation and future opportunities.

You will assess learners with BKSB, create ILPs, and track progress, using adaptive methods and digital resources. Collaboration with prison staff and education teams is essential.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 English qualification is required.
• A Level 5 teaching qualification is preferred; willingness to work towards Level 5 is encouraged.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English qualifications.
• Strong administrative skills and record-keeping (ILPs, registers, progress logs).
• Desirable: experience in youth justice, prison education, FE, or adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Functional Skills English lessons to small groups of learners.
• Conduct initial assessments using BKSB and develop ILPs; track progression.
• Use adaptive teaching methods and digital resources to support literacy.
• Prepare learners for City & Guilds assessments and qualifications.
• Promote literacy and numeracy within the youth establishment.
• Collaborate with prison staff and employability teams to support learners.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Education

A Level 3 English

A Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Functional Skills English Tutor for a role at a HMYOI in Staffordshire. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 in small classes up to 12 learners, aiming to boost literacy and confidence for rehabilitation and future opportunities.

You will assess learners with BKSB, create ILPs, and track progress, using adaptive methods and digital resources. Collaboration with prison staff and education teams is essential.