Occasional Tutor – Prison Education - HMP Huntercombe

Milton Keynes College; Reading; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team is seeking an Occasional Tutor to join the education team at HMP Huntercombe. The tutor will cover for existing staff across ESOL, English, Maths and Digital Skills, delivering engaging, hands-on sessions and supporting learners to build confidence and skills.

Teaching qualification is desirable but not essential; industry experience or subject expertise will be supported to gain a qualification.

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging, hands-on sessions across ESOL, English, Maths and Digital Skills.
• Teaching qualification desirable but not essential; industry experience considered.
• Education runs all year round, Monday–Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Cover for existing tutors across subjects including ESOL, English, Maths and Digital Skills.
• Deliver practical and creative sessions across the curriculum.
• Support learners to grow in confidence and ability.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Flexibility

Resilience

Passion for education

Job description

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Job profile for Occasional Tutor – Prison Education - HMP Huntercombe

Occasional Tutor – Prison Education - HMP Huntercombe

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Job details

Salary £29.64 per hour Contractual hours 0 Basis Occasional Worker Region South Package Flexibility Job reference VO01029 Attachments attachment OW Tutor - HMP Huntercombe 2026.pdf

Job description

Location: HMP Huntercombe Bradley Rd, Henley-on-Thames RG9 5SB
Hours: Variable / Ad-hoc
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm
Salary: £29.64 per hour
Reporting To: Education Manager

Inspire Through teaching – Become a Tutor in Prison Education

Milton Keynes College Prison Services Team is seeking Occasional Tutors to join our education team at HMP Huntercombe. This is a unique opportunity to share your creativity with learners.

The occasional tutor will provide cover for existing tutors in a range of subjects including ESOL, English, Maths and Digital Skills to cover and enrich our curriculum.

We are looking for teachers who can deliver engaging, hands-on sessions across the curriculum. Whether you are an experienced tutor or seeking move into teaching with the prison setting, your passion and creativity are what matter most.

A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential – if you have industry experience or a strong subject specialism, we will support you to gain a teaching qualification.

Education runs all year round, Monday–Thursday (08:30–11:30 and 13:30–16:30).

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiastic and inspiring individuals who can deliver practical and creative sessions across the curriculum
• A passion for supporting learners to grow in confidence and ability
• Flexibility and resilience to work in a dynamic prison environment
• A genuine belief in the power of education to reduce reoffending and open new opportunities

Why Join Us?

By teaching in prison, you’ll be making a real difference to learners’ lives, giving them the chance to develop skills and confidence that extend far beyond the classroom. This is a role where engaging and innovative teaching directly contributes to rehabilitation and positive change.

If you’re ready to share your passion for teaching and inspire learners who are eager for new opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Bring your creativity. Change lives. Become a Tutor in Prison Education.