Job Role: Functional Skills Cover Tutor
Location: HMP Thameside
Salary: From £30,000 per annum plus £5,000 London Weighting
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Role Overview
We are recruiting a committed and adaptable Functional Skills Cover Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a custodial environment at HMP Thameside.
As a Functional Skills Tutor, you will work with small groups of prison-based learners, supporting them to develop their English, employability skills and core learning behaviours. You will also provide generalist cover where required, ensuring continuity of learning across the provision.
The role focuses on creating engaging, supportive and structured learning environments, helping learners build confidence, achieve qualifications and work towards long-term progression and resettlement goals.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Delivery
Deliver Functional Skills provision, primarily in English, to adult learners
Provide generalist cover across learning programmes as required
Plan and deliver engaging sessions using a variety of teaching methods
Adapt delivery to meet individual learner needs and ability levels
Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment Learner Support & Progression
Carry out initial and ongoing assessments to inform learning plans
Provide clear feedback, advice and guidance to support learner development
Monitor learner progress and support achievement of qualifications
Help learners build confidence, communication skills and employability behaviours
Support long-term progression and resettlement outcomes Quality, Compliance & Administration
Maintain accurate learner records and training documentation
Ensure delivery meets awarding body and quality assurance standards
Work professionally within a secure custodial environment
Contribute to continuous improvement and quality processes
Essential Criteria
Level 3 English qualification (or equivalent)
Experience delivering training or teaching to adult learners
Strong subject knowledge within Functional Skills / English
Ability to engage learners using a variety of teaching approaches
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a structured and challenging environment
Desirable Criteria
Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g. AET, PTLLS, CAVA)
Experience delivering Functional Skills provision
Experience working within a prison or alternative education setting
Experience delivering across multiple subject areas
Training & Development
Full support provided to achieve a recognised teaching or assessing qualification (if not already held)
Ongoing professional development within education and custodial training
Additional Information
Role is based on site at HMP Thameside
Appointment subject to relevant security clearance and background checks
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Functional Skills Tutor role, please contact:
Robert Rowe (phone number removed) (url removed)