Cover Tutor - Functional Skills Maths & English
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Location: HMP Brixton
Salary: From £30,000 per annum + £5,000 London Weighting
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Role Overview
We are recruiting an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Tutor – Functional Skills Maths & English to deliver high-quality education within a custodial environment at HMP Brixton.
As a Cover Tutor, you will support learners to develop essential literacy and numeracy skills through the delivery of City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Working with small groups of learners, you will help individuals build confidence, achieve qualifications and develop the skills needed to progress into employment, further learning and successful rehabilitation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who enjoys working with diverse learners and can create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that inspire positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Delivery
Deliver Functional Skills Maths and/or English qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2
Plan and deliver engaging, learner-focused lessons that promote achievement and progression
Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities
Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment
Use a variety of teaching methods and digital resources to maximise learner engagement
Promote confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours Assessment & Learner Progression
Conduct initial assessments and utilise BKSB diagnostics to identify learner starting points
Develop, implement and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Monitor learner progress against agreed targets and qualification requirements
Prepare learners for examinations and assessments
Provide constructive feedback and ongoing learner support
Implement reasonable adjustments where required Learner Support & Development
Support learners with additional learning needs and barriers to education
Promote literacy, numeracy and reading for pleasure across the prison environment
Encourage learners to achieve personal, educational and employment goals
Work collaboratively with learners to build confidence and resilience Quality, Compliance & Partnership Working
Maintain accurate learner records, assessments and documentation
Ensure delivery meets awarding body, quality assurance and contractual requirements
Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times
Work closely with prison staff, support practitioners and employability teams
Contribute to continuous improvement and quality assurance processes
Essential Criteria
Level 3 qualification in Maths and English
Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English qualifications
Strong lesson planning, classroom management and learner engagement skills
Experience supporting learners with varying abilities and educational backgrounds
Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs
Excellent communication, organisational and administration skills
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and learner success
Desirable Criteria
Experience within prison education, adult learning or further education
Experience using BKSB or similar diagnostic assessment tools
Knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification or willingness to work towards
Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs
Personal Attributes
Passionate about education and learner development
Patient, engaging and supportive
Flexible and adaptable approach to delivery
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Positive role model with a learner-centred approach
Committed to helping learners achieve their full potential
Additional Information
Based on site at HMP Brixton
Role subject to enhanced DBS clearance and prison vetting
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through education and rehabilitation
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities available
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Cover Tutor – Functional Skills Maths & English role, please contact: Robert Rowe on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Location: HMP Brixton
Salary: From £30,000 per annum + £5,000 London Weighting
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Role Overview
We are recruiting an enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Tutor – Functional Skills Maths & English to deliver high-quality education within a custodial environment at HMP Brixton.
As a Cover Tutor, you will support learners to develop essential literacy and numeracy skills through the delivery of City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Working with small groups of learners, you will help individuals build confidence, achieve qualifications and develop the skills needed to progress into employment, further learning and successful rehabilitation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator who enjoys working with diverse learners and can create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that inspire positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Delivery
Deliver Functional Skills Maths and/or English qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2
Plan and deliver engaging, learner-focused lessons that promote achievement and progression
Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities
Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment
Use a variety of teaching methods and digital resources to maximise learner engagement
Promote confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours Assessment & Learner Progression
Conduct initial assessments and utilise BKSB diagnostics to identify learner starting points
Develop, implement and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Monitor learner progress against agreed targets and qualification requirements
Prepare learners for examinations and assessments
Provide constructive feedback and ongoing learner support
Implement reasonable adjustments where required Learner Support & Development
Support learners with additional learning needs and barriers to education
Promote literacy, numeracy and reading for pleasure across the prison environment
Encourage learners to achieve personal, educational and employment goals
Work collaboratively with learners to build confidence and resilience Quality, Compliance & Partnership Working
Maintain accurate learner records, assessments and documentation
Ensure delivery meets awarding body, quality assurance and contractual requirements
Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times
Work closely with prison staff, support practitioners and employability teams
Contribute to continuous improvement and quality assurance processes
Essential Criteria
Level 3 qualification in Maths and English
Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English qualifications
Strong lesson planning, classroom management and learner engagement skills
Experience supporting learners with varying abilities and educational backgrounds
Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs
Excellent communication, organisational and administration skills
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and learner success
Desirable Criteria
Experience within prison education, adult learning or further education
Experience using BKSB or similar diagnostic assessment tools
Knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification or willingness to work towards
Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs
Personal Attributes
Passionate about education and learner development
Patient, engaging and supportive
Flexible and adaptable approach to delivery
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Positive role model with a learner-centred approach
Committed to helping learners achieve their full potential
Additional Information
Based on site at HMP Brixton
Role subject to enhanced DBS clearance and prison vetting
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through education and rehabilitation
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities available
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Cover Tutor – Functional Skills Maths & English role, please contact: Robert Rowe on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)