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)