Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Stocken; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Functional Skills Maths Tutor for HMP Stocken to deliver Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 in small groups. You will design structured learning plans and support learners toward recognised qualifications.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary from £30,000 (DOE) and requires strong subject knowledge, engaging teaching methods, and commitment to safeguarding and quality standards.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent
• Ability to teach Functional Skills Maths up to Level 2
• Strong subject knowledge in Maths
• Experience teaching, training or supporting learner progress
• Ability to engage learners with varied methods

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small groups
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons for diverse learning needs
• Use varied teaching strategies to support learners
• Provide guidance and academic support throughout the learning journey
• Create and maintain individual learning plans to track progress
• Motivate learners and foster an inclusive learning environment
• Ensure compliance, quality assurance and safeguarding standards

Skills

Maths teaching

Learner support

Engagement techniques

Education

GCSE Maths C/4 or equivalent

Teaching qualification (level 5 or equivalent)

Job description

Job Role: Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Location: HMP Stocken

Salary: From £30,000 (DOE)

Contract: Permanent, full time

Role Overview:

We are seeking an inspiring and motivated Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join the education team at HMP Stocken. You will deliver high quality Maths teaching from Entry Level 1 up to Level 2, supporting small groups of learners to build confidence, develop essential numeracy skills, and work towards recognised qualifications. This is a rewarding role where you will design structured learning plans, deliver engaging sessions, and play a key part in helping individuals progress towards long term personal, academic, and employment goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching & Learning Delivery

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small groups.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet a range of learning needs.
• Use varied teaching strategies to support learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Provide advice, guidance, and academic support throughout the learning journey.

Learner Support & Progression

• Create and maintain individual learning plans to track progress and support development.
• Motivate learners, helping them build confidence and resilience.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

Quality, Compliance & Safeguarding

• Ensure high standards of compliance, quality assurance, and record keeping.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety standards.

Essential Criteria:

• GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Ability to teach Functional Skills Maths up to Level 2.
• Strong subject knowledge and experience in delivering Maths.
• Experience in teaching, training, or supporting learner progress.
• Ability to engage learners using a range of teaching methods.

Desirable Criteria:

• Teaching or assessing qualification (ideally a level 5 but would consider PTLLS/AET, DTLLS, TAQA, Cert Ed).
• Experience working in secure environments (advantageous, not essential).
• Willingness to work towards a teaching or assessing qualification (full support provided during probation).