English tutor
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/1962259/160213
- Location: HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Peterborough PE3 7PD
- Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: From £32,987.47 - £38,801.01 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
- Closing date: 14 August 2026
About the role
Functional Skills English Tutor
Join the education team at HMP & YOI Peterborough as a Functional Skills English Tutor and play a vital role in supporting prisoner rehabilitation through education. You'll deliver engaging Functional Skills English lessons from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, helping learners build confidence, gain recognised qualifications, and develop the skills needed for successful resettlement. Working within a supportive education team, you'll use innovative teaching methods and self-directed learning to inspire learners and improve employability while contributing to reducing reoffending.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging Functional Skills English lessons from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, adapting teaching to meet individual learner needs.
- Plan, prepare, and evaluate lessons, schemes of work, and learning resources to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
- Monitor learner attendance, progress, and achievement, providing constructive feedback and maintaining accurate records.
- Promote learner engagement, motivation, and positive behaviour through effective classroom management and relationship building.
- Work collaboratively with the Education Manager, Hub Manager, and wider education team to achieve qualification and attendance targets.
- Ensure compliance with prison security procedures, safeguarding requirements, health and safety regulations, and all Sodexo policies.
Ideal Candidate
- Holds (or is willing to work towards) a recognised teaching qualification such as CTLLS, Level 5 Diploma in Education, or PGCE.
- Holds a Level 3 qualification or above in English and has experience delivering Functional Skills English.
- Passionate about education and committed to supporting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending.
- Able to motivate and engage learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with low confidence or previous negative experiences of education.
- Organised, adaptable, and confident in planning engaging lessons while monitoring learner progress.
- A positive team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Enhanced Level 2 clearance and DBS
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements
Package Description
From £32,987.47 - £38,801.01 depending on qualifcations and experience
Monday to Friday
37.5 hours per week
In addition, you'll benefit from:
- Free meals (where applicable)
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our on-site gym and subsidised gym membership
- BUPA healthcare scheme
- Life assurance
- A wide range of additional Sodexo employee benefits
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Virtual GP
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
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Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Peterborough PE3 7PD, Not specified, PE3 7PD
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