Functional Skills Tutor

Description

At AE Talent Solutions our mission is simple yet profound: to connect exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering organizations with top-tier candidates and helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.

Our client is looking to recruit a permanent Functional Skills Maths Tutor that can do more than just deliver training but can also engage and inspire learners that have had little or no prior education.

Based on-site at HMP Milsike , you will deliver Maths, Functional Skills up to level 2 working with small groups of prison-based learners to develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours while supporting them with their long-term goals and aspirations.

HMP Millsike is a groundbreaking Category C male prison that has opened its doors in 2025, marking a significant step in the UK government’s plan to modernize the prison estate and address overcrowding. Located in the village of Full Sutton, near York, this facility is designed to set a new standard for correctional institutions, emphasizing rehabilitation, sustainability, and security. Named after the nearby Millsike Beck, a local river, is the first UK prison to operate entirely on electricity, utilizing solar panels and heat pump technology to reduce energy consumption by 75% compared to traditional prisons.

Their Tutors ensure that the appropriate training plans are in place and that the advice and guidance is given when required while ensuring they deliver the highest level of quality courses that engage with the learners and help them to reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities

* Identifying the individual needs of learners ensuring that all learners have an individual learning plan which links to their long-term employment goals.

* Continually reviewing the learner’s progression to ensure that the training continues to meet their identified needs.

* Preparing, delivering, and reviewing comprehensive lesson plans for all sessions that address the training needs of the group including basic literacy, numeracy, language, and other social / employability barriers to employment.

* Actively gaining feedback from learners and other sources, reviewing & improving curriculum content accordingly.

* Engaging and motivating both individuals and learner groups to increase retention.

* Completing all the necessary administration e.g. registers, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, Awarding Body documentation as determined by external and internal requirements in line with contractual deadlines.

* Working with colleagues / hosts to assist learner’s progression towards qualifications, and movement into employment.

* Contractual KPIs for success and performance to be met.

* Prison based roles are 100% site based, with the expectation of prisoner face to face contact.

Requirements:

* Maths and English Level 2 needed for Vocational Tutors and Level 3 needed for Functional Skills Tutors.

* Full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above or equivalent (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLS) or willingness to work towards. DESIRABLE

* Subject specialist qualification. DESIRABLE

* Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS or DS check or Prison Security Clearance where applicable and provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

* Confidence in using a diverse range of presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.

* The ability to manage challenging situations whilst remaining calm and in control especially in a group situation.

* Respect for and understanding of Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection policies with specific attention to health and safety requirements when organising off-site activities.

* A passion to motivate and lead by example to support people to achieve qualifications.

* Clear understanding of the OFSTED framework (EIF) with the ability to meet all standards.

Company Benefits:

Holiday purchase scheme.

Pension scheme.

Life Assurance.

A paid Life Event Day each year.

30 days annual leave.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Access to online wellbeing centre.

Enhanced Wedding leave.

A paid volunteering day each year.

Enhanced Maternity scheme.

Sharesave scheme.

Refer a Friend reward scheme

Ad ID: 5416951502