Impactful Prison Education Cover Tutor

Peopleplus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePlus is seeking a passionate Cover Tutor to support high-quality education at HMP Pentonville. You will step into classes at short notice, deliver engaging sessions, and foster a positive environment that motivates learners to achieve.

You will follow lesson plans, differentiate for diverse abilities, and work with prison education staff to ensure continuity of learning when staff are absent. Essential qualifications include a recognised teaching qualification and strong communication and

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• The ability to engage learners from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of ability.
• Confidence and flexibility when working with unfamiliar classes and learning environments.
• The ability to follow lesson plans and adapt delivery appropriately.
• Resilience, patience, professionalism, and a calm approach when working in a challenging environment.
• An understanding of safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and professional boundaries.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, including completing registers and learning documentation accurately.
• A genuine commitment to supporting adult learners and helping them achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and learning activities across a range of classes and subject areas.
• Adapt quickly to different groups, learning needs, abilities, and classroom environments.
• Create a positive, respectful, and supportive learning environment that encourages participation and achievement.
• Establish effective relationships with learners while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Differentiate activities and provide appropriate support to meet individual learner needs.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, employability, and personal development where appropriate.
• Use engaging and motivational approaches to encourage learner participation and continued attendance.
• Ensure learning continues effectively during staff absence or changes to the timetable.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Communication skills

Classroom management

Engaging diverse learners

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

PeoplePlus is seeking a passionate Cover Tutor to support high-quality education at HMP Pentonville. You will step into classes at short notice, deliver engaging sessions, and foster a positive environment that motivates learners to achieve.

You will follow lesson plans, differentiate for diverse abilities, and work with prison education staff to ensure continuity of learning when staff are absent. Essential qualifications include a recognised teaching qualification and strong communication and