Generalist Cover Tutor

Generalist Cover Tutor (Gen Cover Thameside) City of London, England

Salary: GBP
30000 - GBP
35000 per annum + £5000 London Weighting

Are you a passionate educator looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Generalist Cover Tutor to join our education team at HMP Thameside. This is a unique opportunity to support learners in developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to improve their future prospects, gain qualifications, and successfully reintegrate into society.

Working within a secure learning environment, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and inclusive education while providing cover across a range of curriculum areas. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for a flexible and versatile educator who enjoys variety and thrives on helping learners achieve their full potential.

As a Generalist Cover Tutor, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a variety of subjects, ensuring continuity of education and maintaining learner engagement during tutor absences.

You will support learners from a range of educational backgrounds and abilities, helping them develop essential skills in literacy, numeracy, employability, digital learning, and personal development.

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to individual learner needs.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment that promotes participation and achievement.
• Differentiate teaching approaches to support learners with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and employability skills into lessons.
• Motivate learners to engage positively with education and personal development.
• Provide cover across a range of curriculum subjects as required.

• Assess learners' starting points and develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Conduct formative and summative assessments.
• Monitor, track, and record learner progress accurately.
• Provide constructive feedback to support achievement and progression.
• Prepare learners for internal and external qualifications.

• Act as a positive role model, helping learners build confidence and resilience.
• Identify barriers to learning and work with support teams to address individual needs.
• Promote wellbeing, personal development, and rehabilitation.
• Support learners in setting and achieving realistic educational and career goals.

• Maintain accurate learner records, registers, and assessment documentation.
• Support quality assurance activities, including observations and audits.
• Ensure delivery meets awarding body and quality standards.
• Adhere to safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety requirements.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, prison staff, and wider support teams.
• Participate in training, CPD activities, and team meetings.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the sharing of best practice.
• Provide flexible support across the education provision when required.

• Maths and English qualifications (Level 3 required for Functional Skills delivery).
• Teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level through to Level 2.
• Strong classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and administrative abilities.
• Experience producing and maintaining ILPs, learner records, registers, and progress tracking documentation.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to support diverse learner needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety practices.
• Resilience, professionalism, and confidence working in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting learners to achieve qualifications and improve their future opportunities.
• Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience…