Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Job Role:
Functional Skills Maths Tutor

Location: HMP Stocken

Salary: From £30,000 (DOE)

Contract: Permanent, full time

We are seeking an inspiring and motivated Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join the education team at HMP Stocken
.

You will deliver high quality Maths teaching from Entry Level 1 up to Level 2, supporting small groups of learners to build confidence, develop essential numeracy skills, and work towards recognised qualifications.

This is a rewarding role where you will design structured learning plans, deliver engaging sessions, and play a key part in helping individuals progress towards long term personal, academic, and employment goals.

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 to small groups.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet a range of learning needs.
• Use varied teaching strategies to support learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Provide advice, guidance, and academic support throughout the learning journey.

• Create and maintain individual learning plans to track progress and support development.
• Motivate learners, helping them build confidence and resilience.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

• Ensure high standards of compliance, quality assurance, and record keeping.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety standards.

• GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Ability to teach Functional Skills Maths up to Level 2.
• Strong subject knowledge and experience in delivering Maths.
• Experience in teaching, training, or supporting learner progress.
• Ability to engage learners using a range of teaching methods.

• Teaching or assessing qualification (ideally a level 5 but would consider PTLLS/AET, DTLLS, TAQA, Cert Ed).
• Experience working in secure environments (advantageous, not essential).
• Willingness to work towards a teaching or assessing qualification (full support provided during probation).