Impactful Functional Skills Maths Tutor - Prison Education

Dovetail And Slate Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking a committed Functional Skills Maths Tutor to deliver Maths in a prison education setting, guiding adult learners from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. You’ll design engaging sessions, assess progress and support progression with personalised learning plans.

We welcome applicants with proven Functional Skills delivery and the resilience to work within a secure environment. A DBS check will be required as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy skills and a genuine passion for teaching maths.
• Proven experience delivering Functional Skills Maths.
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills.
• Resilience and professionalism to teach within a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering interactive Functional Skills Maths sessions from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Conducting initial assessments and diagnostics to establish learners' starting points, then setting up and maintaining Individual Learning Plans.
• Designing inclusive, differentiated lessons that cater to diverse abilities and additional needs.
• Preparing learners for formal assessments and qualifications, celebrating their progress along the way.
• Promoting numeracy and literacy across the setting, and working alongside colleagues and support practitioners to support learner progression.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Functional Skills Maths delivery

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Ability to work in a secure setting

Education

A Level 3 qualification in Mathematics

A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent)

Job description

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking a committed Functional Skills Maths Tutor to deliver Maths in a prison education setting, guiding adult learners from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. You’ll design engaging sessions, assess progress and support progression with personalised learning plans.

We welcome applicants with proven Functional Skills delivery and the resilience to work within a secure environment. A DBS check will be required as part of safeguarding.