On-site Cover Vocational Tutor — Practical Skills

Dovetail and Slate; Sherford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Cover Vocational Tutor to work on-site at HMP Brixton. You will deliver practical vocational lessons across trades such as construction, barbering, and hospitality, providing continuity of learning for adult learners.

You should have Level 2 Maths and English, hands-on trade experience, and a willingness to pursue a teaching qualification. The role includes safeguarding responsibilities, assessments, and maintaining tool safety in secure workshop settings.

Qualifications

• Level 2 maths and English qualifications plus hands-on vocational experience.
• A Level 4+ teaching qualification is preferred or willingness to achieve on the job.

Responsibilities

• Practical vocational delivery across trades (construction, barbering, hospitality).
• Embed essential employability and digital literacy in workshops.
• Maintain tool security, inventory, and health & safety in workshops.
• Monitor progress, complete registers and ILPs, and manage administration.
• Engage learners using restorative approaches to encourage participation.

Skills

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Group dynamics management

Safeguarding

Equality

Health & Safety

Assessor qualification

BKSB

EIF knowledge

Delivery of vocational training

Education

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 English

Teaching qualification (Level 4+)

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Cover Vocational Tutor to work on-site at HMP Brixton. You will deliver practical vocational lessons across trades such as construction, barbering, and hospitality, providing continuity of learning for adult learners.

You should have Level 2 Maths and English, hands-on trade experience, and a willingness to pursue a teaching qualification. The role includes safeguarding responsibilities, assessments, and maintaining tool safety in secure workshop settings.