Transformative English & Skills Tutor (Prison Education)

PeoplePlus UK; Oakham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePlus UK is seeking a passionate English tutor to deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 within a prison education setting. You will design engaging lessons using adaptive methods and digital resources, aiming to support rehabilitation and employability.

The role focuses on delivering English and Maths qualifications, conducting initial assessments, developing ILPs and monitoring progress to prepare learners for exams.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with Level 5+ or working towards one.
• Experience in prison education or adult learning is preferred.
• Knowledge of EIF and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills English (Entry 1 to Level 2) in a prison setting.
• Conduct initial assessments and BKSB diagnostics to identify starting points.
• Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Create engaging lesson plans that support progression and achievement.
• Motivate learners to reach their full potential.
• Support learners with additional learning needs and reasonable adjustments.
• Monitor progress and prepare learners for examinations/assessments.
• Promote literacy, numeracy and reading for pleasure in the prison environment.
• Collaborate with prison staff and employability teams to support outcomes.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Learner engagement

Communication

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Safeguarding & inclusion

Education

Teaching qualification Level 5+

IQA qualification

Tools

BKSB

Job description

PeoplePlus UK is seeking a passionate English tutor to deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 within a prison education setting. You will design engaging lessons using adaptive methods and digital resources, aiming to support rehabilitation and employability.

The role focuses on delivering English and Maths qualifications, conducting initial assessments, developing ILPs and monitoring progress to prepare learners for exams.