Personal And Social Development Tutor

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Oakham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Justice PSD Tutor to deliver high-quality short courses at HMP Stocken. The role involves supporting prison learners in developing essential life skills and creating inclusive learning environments. Candidates must hold a Level 2 vocational qualification and have relevant teaching experience. The position provides opportunities for professional development in obtaining teaching qualifications during the probation period.

Qualifications

• Strong vocational experience within your specialist field.
• Experience delivering vocational-based training.
• Ability to use a wide range of delivery methods to engage diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality PSD short courses to small groups of learners.
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions using a variety of training methods.
• Develop and maintain individual training plans to support learner progression.

Skills

Vocational training delivery

Group facilitation

Curriculum development

Learner support

Education

Level 2 vocational qualification

Job description

Job Role: Justice PSD Tutor

Location: HMP Stocken
Salary: From 30,000
Contract: Permanent

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Personal and Social Development (PSD) Tutor to deliver high‑quality short courses to prison‑based learners at HMP Stocken. You will work with small groups, supporting them to develop essential life skills, improve their confidence, and work towards achieving their long‑term goals and aspirations.

As a Tutor, you will create engaging and supportive learning environments, develop appropriate training plans, and provide ongoing advice and guidance to ensure all learners are fully supported throughout their journey. You will play a key role in helping individuals reach their potential and progress successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality PSD short courses to small groups of learners.
• Plan and deliver engaging sessions using a variety of training methods.
• Develop and maintain individual training plans to support learner progression.
• Provide advice, guidance and pastoral support where required.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that enables learners to achieve.
• Ensure all delivery meets quality standards and organisational expectations.
• Support learners with their personal development, behaviour and attitudes.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all necessary documentation.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and prison staff to support learner needs.

Essential

• A Level 2 vocational qualification.
• Strong vocational experience within your specialist field.
• Experience delivering vocational‑based training.
• Ability to use a wide range of delivery methods to engage diverse learners.

Desirable

• A teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., AET, PTLLS, TAQA).
• Experience working within custodial or SEND environments (advantageous).

If you do not yet hold a teaching or assessing qualification, we can support you to gain these during your probationary period.