Functional Skills Math Tutor- HMP
Permanent | Full Time
Location: South East Loondon
Salary: From £35,000 per annum
Are you a passionate Maths educator looking for a role where your teaching genuinely transforms lives?
About the Role
We are recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join an education provider in the justice sector, delivering City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths qualifications from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2 within a prison education setting. You'll teach small, focused groups of up to 12 adult learners with varied educational backgrounds and learning needs, playing a vital role in boosting literacy, building self-esteem and helping individuals reshape their futures.
Your responsibilities will include:
Planning and delivering interactive, inclusive Functional Skills Maths lessons tailored to small groups of adult learners.
Conducting initial assessments and using BKSB diagnostic tools to establish starting points, then constructing and maintaining Individual Learning Plans.
Using innovative, practical and digital resources to make literacy accessible, engaging and relevant for all learners.
Preparing learners for formal City & Guilds assessments and qualifications, celebrating their literacy milestones and personal development.
Promoting reading for pleasure and encouraging literacy and numeracy standards across the prison environment.
Working alongside prison staff, learning support practitioners and employability teams to support positive, holistic learner outcomes.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Level 3 qualification in Maths
Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills
Proven track record of delivering Functional Skills English qualifications
Excellent administrative skills, including maintaining ILPs, registers and assessment logs
Strong communication skills and the resilience to teach in a secure environment
Desirable (but not essential):
Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent) — candidates without this but with relevant delivery experience and a willingness to work towards it are encouraged to apply
Prior experience within prison education, FE or adult learning settings
Familiarity with BKSB diagnostics
Knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework
IQA qualification
If you're ready to use your Maths teaching skills to help adult learners rebuild their confidence and their futures, we'd love to hear from you.