Serco is looking for a Functional Skills English Tutor to join our team at HMP Dovegate, a Category B adult male prison in Staffordshire. In this impactful role, you will be responsible for teaching and providing educational support to a population of up to 1160 male adult prisoners, serving a range of sentences.
What You'll Do
- Teach Functional Skills English to adult learners within a custodial environment.
- Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to a diverse range of learner needs and backgrounds.
- Provide care and support to prisoners, fostering a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
- Work flexibly to deadlines and manage the pressures of a dynamic prison education setting.
What We're Looking For
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF) qualification.
- Level 3 subject specialism in English.
- Proven experience in an environment demanding strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
- Recent, relevant teaching experience and appropriate knowledge.
Nice to Have
- Experience working within a custodial environment.
- Experience of working with learners from non-traditional educational backgrounds.
- Good technical knowledge and skills relevant to the teaching role.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 per annum.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- A fantastic, supportive culture focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Interesting and enjoyable work where you can make a real impact.
- Strong commitment to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities.
Work Mode
This is an onsite role based at HMP Dovegate, near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be given an interview opportunity. We support fair access to employment through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge.
