Functional Skills Tutor

Location: HMP Brixton
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per year
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm | Friday: 8:00am–12:30pm

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

AE Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading education provider for a Functional Skills Tutor based at HMP Brixton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help adult learners gain the English skills, confidence and qualifications they need to secure employment and build brighter futures. You'll deliver City & Guilds Functional Skills English and Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 in a supportive prison education environment, working with small classes of up to 12 learners.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging Functional Skills English and maths lessons (Entry Level 1–Level 2).
• Teach groups of up to 12 learners.
• Carry out initial assessments using BKSB.
• Develop and review Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Plan engaging lessons that support learner achievement.
• Prepare learners for assessments and examinations.
• Support learners with additional learning needs.
• Work closely with prison staff and education colleagues to maximise learner success.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 qualification in English and Maths
• Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS/DiT or equivalent)or willingness to work towards one
• Experience delivering Functional Skills English.
• Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for helping learners achieve their full potential.

Desirable

• Experience in prison education, Further Education or Adult Learning.
• Experience using BKSB.
• Knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification.

Why Join?

✔ Competitive salary of £35,000–£39,000
✔ Small class sizes (maximum 12 learners)
✔ Supportive and collaborative education team
✔ Ongoing professional development opportunities
✔ Excellent benefits package
✔ The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

If you're passionate about transforming lives through education and are looking for a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV – interviews are taking place soon.