Prison Education Cover Tutor: Inspire Learning & Continuity

Peopleplus; West Stow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePlus is seeking a Cover Tutor to support education delivery at HMP Highpoint. You will ensure continuity by stepping into classes at short notice and delivering engaging, inclusive sessions that motivate learners to achieve.

You will adapt to diverse groups, maintain professional boundaries, and embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability where appropriate. The role emphasizes safeguarding and collaboration with prison staff.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage learners from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of ability.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English from Entry Level to Level 2.
• Experience in prison, further education, or adult learning environments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted EIF.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons and activities across classes and subjects, adapting to different groups and needs.
• Create a positive, respectful learning environment and maintain professional boundaries.
• Differentiate activities and embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills and employability.
• Check learner understanding and provide feedback; complete registers and documentation.
• Support continuity of learning when covering established classes and collaborate with education teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Teaching qualification

Functional Skills Maths/English (Entry–Level 2)

Job description

PeoplePlus is seeking a Cover Tutor to support education delivery at HMP Highpoint. You will ensure continuity by stepping into classes at short notice and delivering engaging, inclusive sessions that motivate learners to achieve.

You will adapt to diverse groups, maintain professional boundaries, and embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability where appropriate. The role emphasizes safeguarding and collaboration with prison staff.