Functional Skills Tutor

Job Title: Functional Skills Tutor

Location: HMP Millsike

Salary: From £30,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: Full-time - 38.5 hours per week

· Four days per week: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

· One half-day per week: either 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Role & Client Overview:

Our client is a leading provider of prison education and rehabilitation programmes, committed to empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for a fresh start.

This is a unique opportunity to be among the first Tutors at HMP Millsike, a brand-new prison near York, shaping the education programme from Spring 2025 onwards. As a Functional Skills Maths & English Tutor, you will play a crucial role in delivering City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications (Entry Level 1 to Level 2) to a class of 12 learners, helping them develop vital skills for their future.

This role requires a creative and engaging teaching approach, with a focus on learner-centred education and restorative practices to promote personal growth and rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities:

· Deliver engaging Functional Skills Maths & English lessons to learners with diverse educational needs.

· Support learners in building numeracy and literacy skills, covering core topics such as fractions, percentages, problem-solving, reading, writing, and communication.

· Adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs, including learners with neurodiverse conditions.

· Encourage reading for pleasure to support those with low literacy skills.

· Develop individual learning plans and monitor learner progress.

· Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that fosters confidence, motivation, and self-development.

· Prepare learners for exams and assessments, helping them achieve accredited qualifications.

· Work collaboratively with prison staff and education teams to align learning with long-term employment and rehabilitation goals.

Essential/Desirable Criteria:

Essential:

· Level 3 qualification in Maths & English (or equivalent).

· Experience in teaching or training in a classroom or learning environment.

· Ability to engage and motivate learners using creative teaching methods.

· Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations constructively.

· A passion for supporting individuals in achieving their long-term goals.

Desirable:

· A Level 5 Teaching Qualification (or equivalent) - or willingness to work towards one.

· Experience working with neurodiverse learners or those with additional learning needs.

· Previous experience in prison education, alternative education, or adult learning.

Benefits:

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a brand-new education team, helping individuals develop essential skills for their future.

Our client offers a range of benefits, including:

· 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

· A paid volunteering day each year.

· Enhanced maternity scheme and wedding leave.

· Pension scheme and life assurance.

· Cycle to Work scheme.

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to an online wellbeing centre.

· Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal.