Overview
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.
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
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