Inspiring Functional Skills English Tutor – Prison Education

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Functional Skills English Tutor to work at HMP & YOI Chelmsford. The role involves delivering City & Guilds Functional Skills English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 and supporting learners through engaging, inclusive lessons.

You will assess learners, develop ILPs, and help progression into further education or employment, while adhering to safeguarding and quality standards within a prison education setting.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 3 qualification in English or equivalent.
• Essential: Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one.
• Essential: Experience delivering Functional Skills English qualifications.
• Essential: Strong lesson planning, classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Essential: Ability to differentiate learning to meet diverse learner needs.
• Essential: Excellent communication, organisation and administration skills.
• Essential: Experience monitoring learner progress and maintaining accurate records.
• Essential: Commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and learner success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and learner-focused lessons.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Create a positive, supportive and motivating learning environment.
• Use innovative teaching approaches and learning technologies to encourage engagement.
• Promote literacy, communication and employability skills throughout delivery.
• Conduct initial assessments and utilise BKSB diagnostics to establish learner starting points.
• Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Monitor learner progress and achievement against targets.
• Prepare learners for examinations and assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback and developmental support.
• Implement reasonable adjustments to support learner success where required.
• Support learners with additional learning needs and barriers to education.
• Build learner confidence, resilience and self-belief.
• Promote reading, literacy and independent learning.
• Encourage learners to achieve personal, educational and career aspirations.
• Support progression into further learning, vocational training and employment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate learner records, assessments and documentation.
• Ensure delivery meets awarding body, contractual and quality assurance requirements.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Level 3 English qualification

Teaching qualification Level 5+

Experience delivering FunctionalSkills

Lesson planning & learner engagement

Education

Level 3 English qualification

Teaching qualification Level 5+ (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS)

Job description

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Functional Skills English Tutor to work at HMP & YOI Chelmsford. The role involves delivering City & Guilds Functional Skills English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 and supporting learners through engaging, inclusive lessons.

You will assess learners, develop ILPs, and help progression into further education or employment, while adhering to safeguarding and quality standards within a prison education setting.