Maths Tutor- HMYOI

Dovetail and Slate; Stafford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join the education team at HMYOI Staffordshire. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small classes of up to 12 learners, helping them build confidence and numeracy skills for employment, education and everyday life.

You will conduct initial BKSB assessments, create ILPs, track progress, use adaptive teaching methods, prepare learners for assessments, and collaborate with prison

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Mathematics.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths.
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive Functional Skills Maths lessons to small groups (up to 12).
• Conduct initial BKSB assessments and develop ILPs.
• Prepare learners for City & Guilds exams and qualifications.
• Utilise digital resources to make maths accessible and engaging.
• Collaborate with prison staff and employability teams to promote numeracy.

Skills

Mathematics

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

Tools

BKSB

Job description

Job Title: Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Location: HMYOI (Staffordshire)

Salary: From 30,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Are you an engaging Maths educator looking for a teaching role where your work genuinely transforms young lives? Do you want to support young learners in custody on their rehabilitation journey by giving them the core numeracy skills needed for employment, further education, and everyday life?

We are recruiting for an inspiring Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join the education team at a HMYOI. In this deeply rewarding role, you will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths qualifications from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2. Working with small class sizes (up to 12 learners), you will play a vital role in building confidence, raising numeracy standards, and helping young people build brighter futures.

What You Will Be Doing

• Engaging Delivery: Plan and deliver interactive, inclusive Functional Skills Maths lessons tailored to small groups of young learners with varied educational backgrounds and learning needs.

• Assessment & Tracking: Conduct initial assessments using BKSB diagnostic tools to establish starting points, construct Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and monitor continuous student progression.

• Adaptive Teaching: Utilize innovative, practical, and digital resources to make maths accessible, relevant, and enjoyable for all learners.

• Exam Preparation: Prepare young learners for formal City & Guilds assessments and qualifications, celebrating their achievements and personal growth.

• Enrichment & Collaboration: Actively promote numeracy, literacy, and reading for pleasure across the establishment while collaborating with prison staff, support practitioners, and employability teams.

What We Are Looking For

• Subject Expertise: A Level 3 qualification in Mathematics.

• Teaching Qualifications: A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent) is preferred. No Level 5 qualification? Candidates with relevant delivery experience who are willing to work towards a Level 5 qualification are fully encouraged to apply.

• Teaching Experience: Proven track record of delivering Functional Skills Maths qualifications with strong classroom management and lesson planning capability.

• Core Competencies: Excellent administrative capability (ILPs, registers, assessment logs), strong communication skills, and the resilience to teach in a secure youth environment.

• Desirable Criteria: Experience within youth justice, prison education, FE, or adult learning settings, familiarity with BKSB diagnostics, knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework (EIF), or an IQA qualification.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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