Generalist Cover Tutor
£30k per annumFull-time
Job Role: Generalist Cover Tutor
Location: HMP Thameside
Salary: From £30,000 per annum + £5,000 London Weighting
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Role Overview
We are recruiting an adaptable and motivated Generalist Cover Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a custodial environment at HMP Thameside . As a Generalist Cover Tutor , you will support the delivery of education across multiple curriculum areas, providing engaging and learner-focused teaching that helps individuals develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for rehabilitation, further learning and future employment.
Working with small groups of prison-based learners, you will play a key role in creating positive learning experiences, supporting achievement and progression, and helping learners overcome barriers to education.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator who enjoys variety, can adapt to different subject areas, and is passionate about changing lives through education.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Delivery
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Generalist Cover Tutor role, please contact:
Robert Rowe on Show phone number or email View email address on apply.jobadder.com
Location: HMP Thameside
Salary: From £30,000 per annum + £5,000 London Weighting
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Role Overview
We are recruiting an adaptable and motivated Generalist Cover Tutor to deliver high-quality education within a custodial environment at HMP Thameside . As a Generalist Cover Tutor , you will support the delivery of education across multiple curriculum areas, providing engaging and learner-focused teaching that helps individuals develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for rehabilitation, further learning and future employment.
Working with small groups of prison-based learners, you will play a key role in creating positive learning experiences, supporting achievement and progression, and helping learners overcome barriers to education.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced educator who enjoys variety, can adapt to different subject areas, and is passionate about changing lives through education.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Delivery
- Plan and deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across a range of curriculum areas
- Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learner needs, abilities and learning styles
- Create a positive, supportive and motivating learning environment
- Promote learner engagement, attendance and achievement
- Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills and employability skills within delivery
- Use a variety of teaching methods and resources to maximise learner participation
- Conduct initial assessments to identify learner starting points
- Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
- Monitor learner progress and achievement against agreed targets
- Carry out formative and summative assessments
- Prepare learners for internal and external qualifications where appropriate
- Provide constructive feedback to support development and progression
- Build learner confidence, resilience and self-esteem
- Support learners to overcome barriers to learning
- Work with support teams to ensure appropriate interventions are in place
- Promote personal development, wellbeing and rehabilitation
- Encourage learners to set and achieve realistic education, training and employment goals
- Maintain accurate learner records, registers and assessment documentation
- Ensure delivery meets awarding body, contractual and organisational requirements
- Participate in quality assurance activities including observations and audits
- Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion at all times
- Comply with prison security requirements, health & safety procedures and data protection standards
- Work collaboratively with education colleagues, prison staff and external partners
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Share best practice and support wider curriculum delivery
- Participate in team meetings, training and CPD activities
- Provide curriculum cover and operational support where required
- Level 3 qualifications in English and Maths
- Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
- Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and/or English from Entry Level 1 to Level 2
- Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills
- Ability to work effectively with learners from diverse backgrounds
- Strong organisational, planning and administration skills
- Experience developing and maintaining ILPs, learner records and progress tracking
- Good understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and health & safety requirements
- Resilient and professional approach within challenging environments
- Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification or willingness to achieve
- Experience within prison education, further education or adult learning environments
- Knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
- Experience using BKSB or similar diagnostic assessment tools
- Experience using digital learning platforms and technology-enhanced learning
- Experience delivering across multiple curriculum areas
- Passionate about education and learner achievement
- Positive, flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Supportive and learner-focused approach
- Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities
- Committed to helping learners achieve their full potential
- Based on site at HMP Thameside
- Role subject to enhanced DBS clearance and prison vetting
- Opportunity to contribute to rehabilitation and reduce reoffending through education
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities available
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Generalist Cover Tutor role, please contact:
Robert Rowe on Show phone number or email View email address on apply.jobadder.com
Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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