Dovetail and Slate
Functional Skills Maths Tutor
Functional Skills Maths Tutor at Dovetail and Slate, based in Leicestershire, paying £30,000 - £39,999 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £30,000 - £39,999 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Leicestershire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Tutor
- DBS check
5% below the typical rate for tutor
Reference 5419224821
About the role
Functional Skills Maths Tutor – HMP Permanent Location: the East Midlands Salary: From 30,000 per annum Are you an engaging educator with strong numeracy skills looking for a teaching role where your work genuinely changes lives? About the Role We are recruiting a Functional Skills Maths Tutor to join a training provider in the justice sector, delivering Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2 within a prison education setting. You'll teach small, focused groups of adult learners with a wide range of educational backgrounds, learning needs and abilities. Many will have had difficult experiences of education, so patience, empathy and a belief in each individual's potential will matter as much as your subject knowledge. Your job is to make maths accessible, relevant and directly useful for employment and daily life. Your responsibilities will include: Planning and delivering interactive Functional Skills Maths sessions from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Conducting initial assessments and diagnostics to establish learners' starting points, then setting up and maintaining Individual Learning Plans. Designing inclusive, differentiated lessons that cater to diverse abilities and additional needs. Preparing learners for formal assessments and qualifications, celebrating their progress along the way. Promoting numeracy and literacy across the setting, and working alongside colleagues and support practitioners to support learner progression. What We're Looking For Essential: Strong numeracy skills and a genuine passion for teaching maths Proven experience delivering Functional Skills Maths Strong classroom management and lesson planning skills Resilience and professionalism to teach within a secure environment Desirable (but not essential): A Level 3 qualification in Mathematics A Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS or equivalent) Experience within prison education, adult learning or Further Education No Level 5 teaching qualification? Candidates with relevant delivery experience and a willingness to work towards one are encouraged to apply. If you're ready to use your maths skills to make a genuine difference to adult learners' lives, we'd love to hear from you. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist justice and rehabilitation recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS check and HMPPS security vetting, in line with the requirements of the Ministry of Justice. Dovetail and Slate Ltd phone number removed acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because rehabilitation matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Reference: 5419224821 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Dovetail and Slate
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