Tutor (Digital/functional Skills) at Hmp - Cleveland, United Kingdom - Novus

Novus

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Cleveland, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job description

We have a great opportunity to join the education team at HMP Kirklevington Grange as a Tutor in Digital & Functional Skills Maths & English on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

What the role entails -

As Tutor specialising in Digital & Functional Skills Maths & English you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, learner-focused training.

You will work with groups of up to ten learners, developing their digital and Functional English and Maths skills to support them in achieving their long-term resettlement into work and society.

Working in a prison is different to a mainstream education facility.

We operate with security at the forefront of what we do, so our class sizes are small to maximise supportive delivery.

Our security team are on hand to ensure the lessons run smoothly. We always try to cater to a learner's individual needs and ensure we create a positive learner experience.

Time will be given to planning and your local education manager is always on hand to provide support as and when needed.

Delivery happens between Monday and Friday and weekends are strictly for rest and relaxation.

What we need from you
To be successful in the role of a Digital Skills & Functional skills Tutor, you will need:

Digital Skills experience.
To provide Functional Skills cover in both English & Maths when required to support contract delivery
Flexible approach to working in a fastpaced environment
Have excellent interpersonal skills and a cando attitude
Having the ability to track and monitor learners' progress via progress monitoring tools and against course criteria.
Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in English and maths or be willing to commit to qualifying within 1 year
Gain, hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Ideally, you will want to be a part of a team who has at its core, a focus on improving lives and enabling and equipping learners to develop, grow and be prepared for a life of work and success.

You will be a self-starter with a passion to learn and grow yourself and will bring passion, dedication, and positivity to your new role.

Colleague Benefits
As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including the:

Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times
Our inhouse 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications
We support you through a teacher training qualification and assessor qualifications
Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment
Good progression routes into management positions within the education
Various pension scheme options include a Local Government Pension Scheme offering an 18.1% Employer Contribution and a Teacher's Pension scheme offering a 23.68% Employer Contribution.
Free onsite parking
Our comprehensive inhouse awards scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service
Health care discounts through Simply Health
Retail discounts through You at Work
Student discounts
Our Cycle to Work scheme.

The closing date for this job advert is 20/01/2023 however sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response
At Novus, we work with passion, care, and commitment to create the foundations for change.

For almost 30 years we have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in prison settings across England and Wales, to take new directions.

We operate 50 hubs in the United Kingdom where our specialist teams are on hand to support Adults and Children to improve their employability prospects post release

**If you would like to chat about the role before applying, please call Andy Williams on We look forward to hearing from you