HMP High Down - Outreach Functional Skills Tutor

Functional Skills Tutor - Maths & English
Location: HMP High Down
Salary: £30,772 - £37,059.79 per annum (Permanent)
Are you passionate about education and making a real difference in the lives of learners? Do you have the skills to deliver engaging, entry-level Maths & English lessons to adults and young people? If so, this is your chance to join a close-knit, supportive team committed to your development and well-being.
The Role
As a Functional Skills Tutor at HMP High Down, you will inspire and empower learners to achieve their potential. You'll deliver lessons both in the education department and directly on the prison house blocks. With small class sizes (12-14 learners), you'll have the opportunity to focus on each individual's progress while benefiting from a supportive work environment.
Key Details:

• Type: Permanent
• Salary: £30,772 - £37,059.79 per annum.
• Hours: 37 hours per week over 4.5 days (Monday-Thursday: 7:45 AM-4:45 PM, Friday: 7:45 AM-12:45 PM).
• Teaching Time: 23-26 hours weekly, with planning and marking completed on-site.
• Work closely with a team of six dedicated colleagues, supported by an experienced Hub Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lessons in Maths & English up to L1 exam level, tailored to individual learner needs.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes engagement.
• Develop individualised learning plans and monitor learner progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support learners' success.
• Stay current with curriculum changes and teaching best practices.

About You:

• Teaching qualification or willingness to achieve Level 4/5 qualification within your first year.
• Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Proven experience in delivering effective teaching in Maths & English.
• Ability to pass a clean, enhanced DBS check.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate, supportive team.
• Enjoy a balanced workload with no extracurricular demands outside working hours.
• Contribute to a meaningful mission that changes lives.

Take the next step in your teaching career and help learners unlock their potential.
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, contact Lewis Ashcroft at or call **