Job description
Help Change Lives Through Education
Are you a passionate Generalist/Maths Tutor looking for a role where your teaching genuinely makes a difference?
We are seeking an inspiring Generalist/Maths Tutor to deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 within a prison education setting. This is a unique opportunity to support learners on their rehabilitation journey, helping them develop the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to progress into employment and build brighter futures.
About the Role
As a Generalist/Maths Tutor, you will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons to groups of up to 12 learners, supporting individuals with a wide range of educational backgrounds, learning needs and abilities. You will use innovative teaching approaches, adaptive learning techniques and digital resources to make Generalist/Maths relevant, accessible and enjoyable.
You will:
- Deliver Functional Skills Maths qualifications from Entry 1 to Level 2.
- Conduct initial assessments and use BKSB diagnostics to identify learner starting points.
- Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
- Create engaging lesson plans that support learner progression and achievement.
- Motivate and inspire learners to reach their full potential.
- Support learners with additional learning needs and reasonable adjustments.
- Monitor progress and prepare learners for examinations and assessments.
- Promote literacy, numeracy and reading for pleasure across the prison environment.
- Work collaboratively with prison staff, support practitioners and employability teams to support positive learner outcomes.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic educator who is passionate about helping people succeed.
Essential requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in Maths.
- Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
- Experience delivering Functional Skills Generalist/Maths qualifications.
- Strong lesson planning, classroom management and learner engagement skills.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs.
- Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and learner success.
Desirable:
- Experience within prison education, adult learning or further education.
- Experience using BKSB or similar diagnostic tools.
- Knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
- Internal Quality Assurance qualification (or willingness to work towards).
Why Join Us?
This is more than a teaching role. Every lesson delivered has the potential to improve confidence, create opportunities and support meaningful rehabilitation. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to helping learners gain the skills they need for life beyond custody.
If you are passionate about education, believe in second chances and want to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help transform lives through learning.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Chain Bridge
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Salary indication
- £30,000 Per Month
- Published at
- 13-06-2026
- 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
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