Inspiring Functional Skills English Tutor — Prison Education

Dovetail & Slate; Sutton Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Volunteer day

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to work

Wedding Leave

Discount portal

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate in Sutton, Surrey, seeks a Functional Skills English Tutor to join the prison education team on-site at HMP High Down. Deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 in small classes to boost literacy and futures.

You will assess learners, plan ILPs with BKSB, and use digital resources to teach accessibly. Prepare for exams and collaborate with staff to ensure positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 3 English qualification is essential.
• Level 5 teaching qualification preferred; willing to work toward it.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English in adult learning.
• Strong administrative skills and record keeping.
• Ability to work in a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver interactive Functional Skills English lessons for small groups (up to 12 learners).
• Conduct initial assessments and use BKSB to set ILPs and track progression.
• Utilise digital resources to make literacy engaging and accessible.
• Prepare learners for City & Guilds assessments and qualifications.
• Promote literacy and numeracy across the prison environment.
• Collaborate with prison staff and learning teams to achieve learner outcomes.

Skills

English Level 3

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Education

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

Job description

Dovetail & Slate in Sutton, Surrey, seeks a Functional Skills English Tutor to join the prison education team on-site at HMP High Down. Deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 in small classes to boost literacy and futures.

You will assess learners, plan ILPs with BKSB, and use digital resources to teach accessibly. Prepare for exams and collaborate with staff to ensure positive outcomes.