Job Description
Job Role: Functional Skills Maths Tutor
Location: HMP StockenSalary: From £30,000Contract: 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 (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).
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