Job Title: Maths Lead Tutor

Location: HMYOI Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: From £34,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview:

We're currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Maths Lead Tutor to lead the delivery and development of Functional Skills Maths across a secure site-based provision in HMYOI Werrington. This is a leadership role for a dedicated tutor who thrives on learner progression and can motivate a team to deliver consistently high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.

You'll be responsible for overseeing teaching staff, developing curriculum, delivering high-quality provision, and supporting continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be confident teaching, supporting others, and ensuring learners are supported to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead, develop, and manage a team of Functional Skills tutors.

* Deliver outstanding Maths teaching sessions, leading by example.

* Support with curriculum design, development, and implementation in line with Ofsted and MoJ standards.

* Ensure effective use of resources and teaching tools to enhance learning experiences.

* Monitor and manage performance of teaching staff to drive achievement and retention outcomes.

* Assist the Education Manager with quality assurance, SAR, QIP and curriculum planning.

* Ensure compliance with contractual KPIs and meet performance indicators for learner success.

* Work in partnership with internal teams, external agencies, and awarding bodies.

* Ensure all teaching and learning materials are inclusive, accessible, and differentiated.

* Uphold safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and GDPR policies at all times.

* Lead a problem-solving, improvement-focused approach to learner engagement and satisfaction.

* Contribute to positive learner behaviour management and class allocation processes.

* Maintain learner and staff records to the highest standards.

* Ensure full compliance with all HM Prison Service security regulations.

Essential/Desirable Criteria:

Essential:

* Full Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS).

* Subject specialism in Maths (minimum Level 3).

* Experience of leading or managing a team of tutors.

* Strong knowledge of curriculum planning and delivery.

* Understanding of Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

* Experience in teaching Functional Skills Maths in a secure or FE setting.

* Ability to plan for and implement continuous improvements in teaching and learning.

* Commitment to safeguarding, equal opportunities, and reducing re-offending through education.

* Excellent communication, organisational and staff management skills.

Desirable:

* Experience of curriculum development and change management.

* Experience supporting learners with complex barriers to learning.

* Knowledge of quality systems, audit processes, and mentoring staff.

* Confidence in using diverse teaching methods and digital tools.

* Previous experience working within a secure or challenging environment.

Benefits:

30 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme - 5% employee contribution / 3%+ employer contribution

Access to exclusive Discounts Portal

Ongoing CPD opportunities and career development pathways

Supportive, learner-focused working culture