Maths Tutor

Job description

Job Role: Maths TutorLocation: HMP WaylandSalary: From £30,000Contract: Permanent, full timeWorking Environment: Prison-based role with full face-to-face deliveryRole Overview We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Maths Tutor to deliver high-quality Functional Skills Maths teaching to learners at HMP Wayland. In this rewarding role, you will work with small groups of prison-based learners to build their confidence, develop core numeracy skills, and help them progress towards recognised qualifications that support their long-term goals, employability and personal development. You will design structured lesson plans, deliver engaging sessions, and support learners at a range of levels, creating an inclusive and motivating environment that helps each individual reach their full potential.Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching & Learning Delivery

• Deliver engaging and effective Functional Skills Maths sessions from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2. - Build learners' confidence and competence across core numeracy skills. - Adapt delivery to meet a range of learning needs, abilities and starting points. - Provide continuous assessment, constructive feedback and clear progression planning. - Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments, progression and achievement.

Learner Support & Progression

• Create a positive, supportive learning environment that encourages participation. - Support learners in developing wider skills such as problem-solving, reasoning and independent learning. - Contribute to individual learning plans (ILPs) and regularly review learner progress. - Encourage learners to work towards personal and career-focused goals.

Quality, Compliance & Collaboration

• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of Maths delivery. - Ensure all teaching, learning and assessment activities meet quality assurance expectations. - Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and health & safety requirements at all times. - Work effectively with colleagues and prison teams to ensure smooth and compliant delivery.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths (or equivalent). - Ability to deliver Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. - Strong subject knowledge and substantial experience in Maths-related roles. - Experience delivering training or tutoring in an educational or vocational setting. - Ability to use a variety of teaching methods to engage different learning styles. - Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., AET, PTLLS, CAVA). - Experience delivering Maths within prison education or alternative learning environments. - Willingness to work towards a teaching or assessing qualification (full training provided).

How to Apply For more information or to apply, please contact: Robert Rowe

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Thetford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £30,000 and £35,000 Per Month

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English