Functional Skills Tutors - East Midlands Opportunities (Prison Education)

Help Learners Build Skills, Confidence & Future Opportunities

Are you an experienced Functional Skills Tutor, Maths Tutor, or English Tutor looking for your next challenge within the Prison Education sector?

We are actively recruiting for a range of full-time, permanent Functional Skills opportunities across the East Midlands and would love to hear from qualified education professionals with experience delivering Functional Skills Maths, Functional Skills English, or both.

Working within prison education offers a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping learners develop essential skills, gain qualifications, improve confidence, and prepare for successful employment and resettlement.

Whether you're currently working in prison education, further education, adult learning, employability programmes, or with independent training providers, we'd be keen to speak with you.

Roles We Recruit For

• Functional Skills Tutor (Maths & English)
• Functional Skills Maths Tutor
• Functional Skills English Tutor
• Functional Skills Cover Tutor
• GCSE Maths Tutor
• GCSE English Tutor
• Adult Skills Tutor

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive Functional Skills Maths and/or English sessions.
• Plan and prepare lessons that meet individual learner needs.
• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support learners to achieve qualifications and positive outcomes.
• Create a safe, motivating, and learner-focused environment.
• Embed employability, digital, and personal development skills into lessons.
• Maintain accurate learner records and assessment documentation.
• Support learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals.
• Contribute to rehabilitation through education and skills development.

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Teaching Qualification or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, Diploma in Education & Training, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English.
• Strong lesson planning, delivery, and assessment skills.
• Excellent classroom management and learner engagement abilities.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to suit a range of learner needs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Passion for helping learners achieve their full potential.

Desirable

• Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering GCSE Maths and/or English.
• Experience using BKSB or similar diagnostic assessment tools.
• Understanding of Ofsted requirements and quality standards.
• Experience within prison education, further education, adult education, or employability programmes.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.

Why Consider Prison Education?

Prison education offers the opportunity to transform lives through learning. You'll work with learners who are often highly motivated to gain qualifications, improve their prospects, and build a positive future.

As a Functional Skills Tutor, you'll play a vital role in helping learners develop the confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to progress into further learning and employment.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time permanent opportunities across the East Midlands.
• Competitive salaries.
• Monday to Friday working patterns.
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension schemes.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and learner-focused education environments.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

Locations

Opportunities regularly arise across the East Midlands, including:

• Nottinghamshire
• Derbyshire
• Leicestershire
• Lincolnshire
• Northamptonshire

Interested?

If you have experience delivering Functional Skills Maths, Functional Skills English, or both, we'd love to hear from you.

Even if you currently specialise in just one subject, we regularly recruit for a variety of Functional Skills opportunities across the East Midlands prison education sector and may have a role that matches your skills and experience.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about current and upcoming Functional Skills Tutor opportunities across the East Midlands.

0115 911 1290