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Functional Skills Tutor
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
Job Description
Location: HMP Brixton
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per year
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am-12:30pm
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
AE Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider for a Functional Skills Tutor based at HMP Brixton.
What You'll Be Doing
- Deliver engaging Functional Skills English and maths lessons (Entry Level 1-Level 2).
- Teach groups of up to 12 learners.
- Carry out initial assessments using BKSB.
- Develop and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
- Plan engaging lessons that support learner achievement.
- Prepare learners for assessments and examinations.
- Support learners with additional learning needs.
- Work closely with prison staff and education colleagues to maximise learner success.
What We're Looking For
- Level 3 qualification in English and Maths
- Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS/DiT or equivalent)or willingness to work towards one
- Experience delivering Functional Skills English.
- Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Passion for helping learners achieve their full potential.
Desirable
- Experience in prison education, Further Education or Adult Learning.
- Experience using BKSB.
- Knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
- Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification.
Why Join?
- Competitive salary of £35,000-£39,000
- Small class sizes (maximum 12 learners)
- Supportive and collaborative education team
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Excellent benefits package
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day


