Prison Education Tutor – Transform Lives Through Learning

PeoplePlus; Oakham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePlus is seeking a dedicated Tutor to deliver high-quality education in a prison environment. You will plan engaging lessons, adapt to individual needs, and support learners toward meaningful qualifications.

You will assess starting points, develop ILPs, and provide feedback while ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing. Collaborative work with prison staff and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Maths and English (Level 3) for Functional Skills Tutors.
• Teaching qualification Level 5+ (e.g. PGCE/Cert Ed) or willingness to work towards.
• Strong teaching, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage and support learners with diverse needs.
• Resilience and professionalism in challenging environments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and health & safety.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths & English (Entry 1–Level 2).
• Strong administrative skills (ILPs, registers, progress tracking).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to individual learner needs.
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation.
• Differentiate teaching to support learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability into lessons.
• Assess learners' starting points and develop ILPs.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor and track learner progress accurately; provide constructive feedback.
• Prepare learners for internal and external qualifications.
• Work with prison staff and external partners; participate in training and team meetings.
• Contribute to curriculum development and sharing best practices.

Skills

Strong teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Resilience

Safeguarding

Functional Skills Maths & English

Administrative skills

Education

Teaching qualification Level 5+ (PGCE/Cert Ed)

Tools

BKSB

Job description

PeoplePlus is seeking a dedicated Tutor to deliver high-quality education in a prison environment. You will plan engaging lessons, adapt to individual needs, and support learners toward meaningful qualifications.

You will assess starting points, develop ILPs, and provide feedback while ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing. Collaborative work with prison staff and external partners is essential.