English tutor

Functional Skills English Tutor

Join the education team at HMP & YOI Peterborough as a Functional Skills English Tutor and play a vital role in supporting prisoner rehabilitation through education. You'll deliver engaging Functional Skills English lessons from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, helping learners build confidence, gain recognised qualifications, and develop the skills needed for successful resettlement. Working within a supportive education team, you'll use innovative teaching methods and self-directed learning to inspire learners and improve employability while contributing to reducing reoffending.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills English lessons from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, adapting teaching to meet individual learner needs.
• Plan, prepare, and evaluate lessons, schemes of work, and learning resources to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
• Monitor learner attendance, progress, and achievement, providing constructive feedback and maintaining accurate records.
• Promote learner engagement, motivation, and positive behaviour through effective classroom management and relationship building.
• Work collaboratively with the Education Manager, Hub Manager, and wider education team to achieve qualification and attendance targets.
• Ensure compliance with prison security procedures, safeguarding requirements, health and safety regulations, and all Sodexo policies.

Ideal Candidate

• Holds (or is willing to work towards) a recognised teaching qualification such as CTLLS, Level 5 Diploma in Education, or PGCE.
• Holds a Level 3 qualification or above in English and has experience delivering Functional Skills English.
• Passionate about education and committed to supporting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.
• Able to motivate and engage learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with low confidence or previous negative experiences of education.
• Organised, adaptable, and confident in planning engaging lessons while monitoring learner progress.
• A positive team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Enhanced Level 2 clearance and DBS

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

Package Description

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

Monday to Friday

37.5 hours per week

In addition, you'll benefit from:

• Free meals (where applicable)
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our on-site gym and subsidised gym membership
• BUPA healthcare scheme
• Life assurance
• A wide range of additional Sodexo employee benefits