Job Role: Functional Skills Tutor (Maths & English) Location: HMP Highpoint Salary: From £30,000 (higher salary considered based on experience) Contract: Permanent, full‑time Working Environment: Prison‑based role requiring full on‑site, face‑to‑face delivery Role Overview We are recruiting an enthusiastic and committed Functional Skills Tutor (Maths & English) to deliver high‑quality education to learners at HMP Highpoint. This rewarding role involves teaching small groups across Entry Level 1 to Level 2, supporting learners to build essential literacy and numeracy skills, achieve accredited qualifications, and progress towards long‑term personal and employment goals. [ You will develop personalised learning plans, deliver engaging and inclusive lessons, and inspire learners who may have had limited prior educational experience. Flexibility, resilience, and a passion for learner development are key to success in this role. Key Responsibilities Teaching & Learner Support * Deliver Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. * Create personalised learning plans based on individual starting points and progression goals. * Prepare, deliver, and review engaging lesson plans covering literacy, numeracy, and employability skills. * Motivate learners to improve attendance, participation, and achievement. * Provide constructive, timely feedback and adapt delivery to learner needs. Programme Administration & Compliance * Complete all required documentation, including registers, ILPs, progress reviews, and awarding‑body paperwork. * Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, equality, and data protection standards. * Meet contractual KPIs, quality thresholds, and reporting deadlines. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement * Work closely with colleagues to support learner progression towards qualifications and employment pathways. * Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement, and standardisation. * Participate in CPD and quality assurance processes to maintain high teaching standards. Essential Criteria * Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English (or equivalent). * Ability to deliver Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. * Strong experience in teaching or training adults or young people. * Ability to use varied teaching methods to engage diverse learner groups. * Excellent communication, facilitation, and organisational skills. * Strong understanding of safeguarding, equality, H&S, and data protection. Desirable Criteria * Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards one). * Experience delivering curriculum in roll‑on, roll‑off environments. * Experience working with disadvantaged groups or within secure settings. * Knowledge of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF)