Prison English Tutor: Transform Lives with Literacy

Dovetail and Slate; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an English Tutor to join an education provider in the justice sector, delivering meaningful learning within a prison education setting. This is a unique opportunity to support learners on their rehabilitation journey, helping them build the literacy skills, confidence and qualifications needed to progress into employment, training or further education.

You'll deliver engaging and inclusive English lessons to learners with a wide range of educational backgrounds,

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching or assessing qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong knowledge of English up to functional skills level.
• Experience with learners who have additional needs or disengaged from education previously.
• Desirable: experience delivering education within a prison or secure setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver English qualifications, including functional skills, to groups of learners.
• Conduct initial assessments and diagnostics to identify learners' starting points and needs.
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet a diverse range of abilities and learning needs.
• Monitor and record learner progress, setting clear and achievable targets.
• Create a safe, respectful and encouraging classroom environment.

Skills

English knowledge

Education

Teaching/Assessing qualification

PGCE/DET or equivalent

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking an English Tutor to join an education provider in the justice sector, delivering meaningful learning within a prison education setting. This is a unique opportunity to support learners on their rehabilitation journey, helping them build the literacy skills, confidence and qualifications needed to progress into employment, training or further education.

You'll deliver engaging and inclusive English lessons to learners with a wide range of educational backgrounds,