Generalist Cover Tutor- HMP

Job Title: Generalist Cover Tutor

Location: HMP Thameside (Thamesmead, SE28)

Salary: From £30,000 + £5,000 London Weighting per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Are you a adaptable, passionate educator looking for a dynamic role where no two days are the same? Do you want to use your teaching skills to break down barriers to learning and help adult learners rebuild their lives?

We are recruiting for a resilient Generalist Cover Tutor to join the education team on-site at HMP Thameside. In this versatile and high-impact role, you will deliver engaging sessions across a range of subjects, providing high-quality cover and delivering Functional Skills English and Maths (Entry Level 1 to Level 2). By fostering a positive, inclusive environment, you will empower learners to build key skills, boost their self-esteem, and achieve meaningful qualifications that support their long-term rehabilitation. Other roles include Business, Health and Safety and Costumer Service

What You Will Be Doing

Flexible Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons across various core subjects and Functional Skills (English & Maths, Entry 1 to Level 2), tailoring content to small groups of learners with varied abilities and backgrounds.

Embedded Core Skills: Naturally embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability into everyday learning to enhance student progression.

Assessment & Tracking: Assess starting points, construct Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), conduct formative and summative assessments, and track student progress accurately.

Learner Support: Act as a positive role model to build student confidence and resilience, identifying learning barriers and collaborating with support teams to promote student wellbeing.

Quality & Compliance: Maintain precise attendance registers, update ILPs, adhere strictly to security protocols, and ensure delivery aligns with awarding body and Ofsted standards.

What We Are Looking For

Subject Core: Strong Level 3 foundation in Maths and English.

Teaching Qualification: A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent) is preferred. No teaching qualification? Candidates with relevant experience who are willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification are fully encouraged to apply.

Teaching Experience: Proven experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and English (Entry 1 to Level 2) with strong classroom management and adaptive delivery skills.

Core Competencies: Resilience, strong administrative capability (registers, ILPs, progress tracking), and a passion for engaging learners in challenging environments.

Desirable Criteria: Prior experience in prison education, FE, or adult learning settings, familiarity with diagnostic tools like BKSB, knowledge of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework (EIF), or an IQA qualification.

Disclaimer

Important Notice

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