Functional Skills Tutor - Campsfield IRC

Hours

Full-time (40 hours per week, shift flexible between 9am and 9pm)

Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre

At Mitie, we are looking for a committed and compassionate Functional Skills Tutor to support residents at Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre by delivering engaging Maths, English and vocational learning opportunities as part of the Preparation for Release programme.

You must be eligible for CTC clearance. Applicants must hold a valid British passport or an EU passport with a share code, have lived and worked in the UK for at least three years with no extended overseas travel, and have no criminal convictions or ongoing police investigations.

• Promote educational, vocational and online learning opportunities across the Centre, including English and Maths.
• Assess learners’ ESOL and skills levels, adapting learning approaches to overcome barriers where possible.
• Design, develop and deliver modular and advanced learning programmes that meet individual needs and contractual requirements.
• Deliver accredited vocational programmes (including OCN), maintaining quality standards and compliance.
• Create a safe, secure and positive learning environment that encourages attendance, participation and achievement.
• Monitor attendance, retention and achievement, contributing to continuous improvement strategies.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, in line with company and external agency requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support cultural events, workshops and activities across the Centre.
• Ensure effective use, maintenance and security of learning resources, tools and equipment.

• An appropriate teaching qualification with relevant teaching experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of vocational skills within your area of specialism.
• Experience delivering learning in English and/or Maths or similar subject areas.
• Flexibility to support evening and weekend provision.

• Experience of delivering skills workshops or vocational training.
• Previous experience working within a custodial or secure environment.
• Experience supporting ESOL learners, with a patient and empathetic approach to language barriers.

• Interacts with residents easily, quickly building rapport but maintaining professional distance
• Is impartial, fair, assertive, consistent and confident with residents
• Treats residents with respect as individuals and encourages residents to do the same to others
• Listens carefully to residents, including picking up on unspoken communication
• Explains issues clearly to residents and keeps them informed at all times of relevant issues
• Makes time to understand residents and regularly helps them, working hard to meet their needs
• Shows empathy and compassion
• Diffuses anger and worries in residents
• Acts upon signs of distress, self‑harm or anger
• Encourages residents to express their concerns, take responsibility for their behaviour and participate in activities and programmes
• Is observant

• Virtual GP available for you and your household.
• Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme (access up to 50% of earned pay before payday for a small fee).
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices, with options for extra holiday, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, technology products, etc.
• High street discounts through MiDeals platform.
• Cycling‑to‑work scheme.
• Life cover of up to four times your salary.
• Enhanced pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Recognition through Mitie Stars and potential cash prizes.
• Training and development opportunities.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.