Impactful Prison Education Tutor

Peopleplus; Toseland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Peopleplus is seeking a dedicated Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a prison environment, helping learners gain essential knowledge, skills and confidence for rehabilitation and successful reintegration.

You’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess progress, support diverse needs, and ensure safeguarding and quality standards while collaborating with prison staff and education teams.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification Level 5+ (e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed) or willingness to work towards.
• Strong teaching, communication and classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and health & safety requirements.
• 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.
• Differentiate teaching to support diverse abilities and backgrounds; embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills and employability.
• Assess learners' starting points and develop individual learning plans (ILPs).
• Monitor and track learner progress; provide constructive feedback; prepare for qualifications.
• Maintain records and contribute to quality assurance and safeguarding processes.
• Collaborate with prison staff and external partners; participate in CPD and team meetings.

Skills

Teaching qualification (Level 5+)

Strong teaching and communication

Classroom management

Safeguarding, equality, health & 0

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed

Job description

Peopleplus is seeking a dedicated Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a prison environment, helping learners gain essential knowledge, skills and confidence for rehabilitation and successful reintegration.

You’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess progress, support diverse needs, and ensure safeguarding and quality standards while collaborating with prison staff and education teams.