ESOL tutor

Location: HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Westwood, Peterborough, PE3 7PD

Salary: From £32,987.47 - £38,801.01 depending on qualifications and experience.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Closing Date: 28/05/2026.

Job Category: Prison Service, UK Government - Justice.

Job Introduction

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Tutor to join the education team at HMP & YOI Peterborough. In this rewarding role, you will support learners in improving their English language, communication and literacy skills through Gateway ESOL qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Entry Level 3. You will help prisoners build confidence, improve employability and support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society through engaging and inclusive learning opportunities.

HMP Peterborough is the UK's first purpose built prison to house both men and women on the same site. With high levels of physical security, it provides needs led personal development services tailored to both populations. As a resettlement focused establishment, it offers a wide range of educational, vocational and behavioural programmes, alongside workshops, accredited training and employment opportunities that build practical skills for release. The site also includes dedicated healthcare, family services and faith facilities to support overall well being.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging ESOL lessons to learners at varying ability levels.

Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons using effective schemes of work and lesson plans.

Support learners in achieving accredited Gateway ESOL qualifications.

Monitor learner attendance, achievement and progression, providing regular feedback and support.

Create a safe, inclusive and motivating learning environment that promotes confidence and self esteem.

Ensure compliance with prison security, safeguarding, health & safety and departmental procedures at all times.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience delivering ESOL training within a classroom environment.
• Full teaching qualification such as CTLLS, PGCE, or currently working towards one.
• Recognised ESOL qualification such as CELTA, DELTA or Trinity CertTESOL.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners.
• Passion for rehabilitation, education and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Flexible, proactive and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learner development.

Package Description

• Salary: £32,987.47 - £38,801.01 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Free meals (where applicable) and on site parking.
• Access to on site gym and subsidised gym membership.
• BUPA healthcare scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Access to a wide range of additional Sodexo benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We equal opportunities and are an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from underrepresented backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Leader employer, offering a disability interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.