Location: HMP Thameside
Salary: From £30,000 per annum + £5,000 London Weighting
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Role Overview
We are recruiting an adaptable and motivated Generalist Cover Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a custodial environment at HMP Thameside.
As a Generalist Cover Tutor, you will support the delivery of education across multiple curriculum areas, providing engaging and learner-focused teaching that helps individuals develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for rehabilitation, further learning and future employment.
Working with small groups of prison-based learners, you will play a key role in creating positive learning experiences, supporting achievement and progression, and helping learners overcome barriers to education.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator who enjoys variety, can adapt to different subject areas, and is passionate about changing lives through education.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Delivery
Plan and deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across a range of curriculum areas
Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learner needs, abilities and learning styles
Create a positive, supportive and motivating learning environment
Promote learner engagement, attendance and achievement
Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills and employability skills within delivery
Use a variety of teaching methods and resources to maximise learner participation Assessment & Learner Progression
Conduct initial assessments to identify learner starting points
Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Monitor learner progress and achievement against agreed targets
Carry out formative and summative assessments
Prepare learners for internal and external qualifications where appropriate
Provide constructive feedback to support development and progression Learner Support & Personal Development
Build learner confidence, resilience and self-esteem
Support learners to overcome barriers to learning
Work with support teams to ensure appropriate interventions are in place
Promote personal development, wellbeing and rehabilitation
Encourage learners to set and achieve realistic education, training and employment goals Quality, Compliance & Administration
Maintain accurate learner records, registers and assessment documentation
Ensure delivery meets awarding body, contractual and organisational requirements
Participate in quality assurance activities including observations and audits
Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times
Comply with prison security requirements, health & safety procedures and data protection standards Partnership Working & Continuous Improvement
Work collaboratively with education colleagues, prison staff and external partners
Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives
Share best practice and support wider curriculum delivery
Participate in team meetings, training and CPD activities
Provide curriculum cover and operational support where required Essential Criteria
Level 3 qualifications in English and Maths
Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2
Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills
Ability to work effectively with learners from diverse backgrounds
Strong organisational, planning and administration skills
Experience developing and maintaining ILPs, learner records and progress tracking
Good understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and health & safety requirements
Resilient and professional approach within challenging environments Desirable Criteria
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification or willingness to achieve
Experience within prison education, further education or adult learning environments
Knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
Experience using BKSB or similar diagnostic assessment tools
Experience using digital learning platforms and technology-enhanced learning
Experience delivering across multiple curriculum areas Personal Attributes
Passionate about education and learner achievement
Positive, flexible and adaptable
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Supportive and learner-focused approach
Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities
Committed to helping learners achieve their full potential Additional Information
Based on site at HMP Thameside
Role subject to enhanced DBS clearance and prison vetting
Opportunity to contribute to rehabilitation and reduce reoffending through education
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities available
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Generalist Cover Tutor role, please contact:
Robert Rowe on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Salary description
£30000.00 - £30000.00 per year