English tutor

Job Description

Functional Skills English Tutor


Join the education team at HMP & YOI Peterborough as a Functional Skills English Tutor and play a vital role in supporting prisoner rehabilitation through education. You'll deliver engaging Functional Skills English lessons from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, helping learners build confidence, gain recognised qualifications, and develop the skills needed for successful resettlement. Working within a supportive education team, you'll use innovative teaching methods and self-directed learning to inspire learners and improve employability while contributing to reducing reoffending.

Main Responsibilities
  • Deliver engaging Functional Skills English lessons from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, adapting teaching to meet individual learner needs.
  • Plan, prepare, and evaluate lessons, schemes of work, and learning resources to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
  • Monitor learner attendance, progress, and achievement, providing constructive feedback and maintaining accurate records.
  • Promote learner engagement, motivation, and positive behaviour through effective classroom management and relationship building.
  • Work collaboratively with the Education Manager, Hub Manager, and wider education team to achieve qualification and attendance targets.
  • Ensure compliance with prison security procedures, safeguarding requirements, health and safety regulations, and all Sodexo policies.
Ideal Candidate
  • Holds (or is willing to work towards) a recognised teaching qualification such as CTLLS, Level 5 Diploma in Education, or PGCE.
  • Holds a Level 3 qualification or above in English and has experience delivering Functional Skills English.
  • Passionate about education and committed to supporting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.
  • Able to motivate and engage learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with low confidence or previous negative experiences of education.
  • Organised, adaptable, and confident in planning engaging lessons while monitoring learner progress.
  • A positive team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Enhanced Level 2 clearance and DBS

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements


Package Description

From 32,987.47 - 38,801.01 depending on qualifcations and experience

Monday to Friday

37.5 hours per week

In addition, you'll benefit from:

  • Free meals (where applicable)
  • Free on-site parking
  • Access to our on-site gym and subsidised gym membership
  • BUPA healthcare scheme
  • Life assurance
  • A wide range of additional Sodexo employee benefits

Job Ref:

3147255775