Functional Skills English Tutor – HMP The Mount

About the role

We are looking for a passionate Functional Skills English Tutor to join the education team at HMP The Mount. You will deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills English qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, helping learners develop the literacy, communication and employability skills needed for rehabilitation and future employment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for groups of up to 12 learners, covering Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Create schemes of work and lesson plans that meet awarding‑body requirements.
• Conduct initial assessments using BKSB diagnostic tools and develop Individual Learning Plans.
• Differentiate teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Track, monitor and record learner progress, preparing them for examinations and assessments.
• Provide support for learners with additional needs, implementing reasonable adjustments.
• Promote literacy, employability and personal development throughout the prison environment.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic about education and rehabilitation.
• Ability to create an inclusive, learner‑focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills for lesson planning and progress monitoring.
• Willingness to work within a secure prison setting.

Required skills

• Experience with BKSB diagnostic tools.

What we offer

• Permanent contract with a salary starting at £30,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners’ lives.
• Supportive team environment within the education department.