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 DBSPlease see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
Package Description
From £32,987.47 - £38,801.01 depending on qualifcations 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
Salary description
£32987.00 - £38801.00 per year