IT Tutor

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Maidstone is seeking an inspiring IT Tutor to deliver high-quality learning within a prison education setting. The ideal candidate will possess a teaching qualification and strong IT knowledge, enabling them to support adult learners in developing essential digital skills. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, monitoring progress, and collaborating with staff to create a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong IT knowledge including digital skills and troubleshooting.
• Experience teaching adults, particularly in prison education or workplace training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited and non-accredited IT courses.
• Plan, resource, and deliver lessons tailored to individual learner needs.
• Support learners in gaining confidence and achieving qualifications.

Skills

Strong IT knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching qualification (e.g., QTLS, PGCE, CertEd)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IT Tutor – Prison Education
Location: Maidstone, Kent

Are you an inspiring IT Tutor looking to make a meaningful difference?
Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives?
Academics Ltd is recruiting an IT Tutor to deliver high-quality learning within a prison education setting in Maidstone.

About the Role

As an IT Tutor, you will deliver engaging and supportive lessons to adult learners within a secure environment. Your role will involve helping learners develop essential digital skills—from basic IT literacy to more advanced applications—enabling them to prepare for employment and successful reintegration.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accredited and non-accredited IT courses in line with curriculum requirements.
• Plan, resource, and deliver lessons that meet individual learner needs.
• Support learners in developing confidence and achieving their qualifications.
• Monitor progress, maintain records, and contribute to learner reviews.
• Create a safe, respectful and positive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with education staff and prison personnel.

Requirements

• Teaching qualification (e.g., QTLS, PGCE, CertEd) or willingness to work toward one.
• Strong IT knowledge (e.g., MS Office, digital skills, basic troubleshooting).
• Experience delivering teaching or training to adults (FE, prison education, or workplace training preferred).
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass enhanced security checks and vetting required for prison environments.