Maths Tutor- HMYOI

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join the education team at HMYOI in Staffordshire. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small groups of learners in custody.

This role focuses on building confidence, numeracy skills and rehabilitation, with BKSB diagnostics, ILPs, and dedicated lesson planning to help learners progress. You'll work closely with prison staff, promote literacy, and celebrate achievements as

Qualifications

• A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent) preferred.
• Proven track record delivering Functional Skills Maths qualifications.
• Excellent administrative capability (ILPs, registers, assessment logs).
• Experience in youth justice, prison education or related settings.

Responsibilities

• Engaging Delivery: Plan and deliver interactive Functional Skills Maths lessons tailored to small groups.
• Assessment & Tracking: Use BKSB to establish starting points, create ILPs, and monitor progress.
• Adaptive Teaching: Use digital resources to make maths accessible and engaging.
• Exam Preparation: Prepare learners for City & Guilds assessments.
• Enrichment & Collaboration: Promote numeracy and collaborate with prison staff and employability teams.

Skills

Functional Skills Maths

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment & tracking

Digital resources

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

BKSB

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Prison Education £30,000 - £31,000 per annum Permanent mid Level 7 September 2026

Levels: Entry Level 1 Entry Level 2 Entry Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Functional Skills

Also teaches: Functional Skills Numeracy

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

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.

• Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, or equivalent) preferred or willingness to work towards
• Proven track record of delivering Functional Skills Maths qualifications
• Strong classroom management and lesson planning capability
• Excellent administrative capability (ILPs, registers, assessment logs)
• Resilience to teach in a secure youth environment

Skills & Qualifications

Functional Skills Maths teaching BKSB diagnostic tools Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) City & Guilds assessments Classroom management Lesson planning Digital resources Assessment and tracking Adaptive teaching