Job Title: English Lead Tutor

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

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational English Lead Tutor to join a prison-based education team at HMYOI Werrington. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll not only deliver engaging and effective English sessions but also play a key part in shaping and leading the Functional Skills provision.

This role involves managing a small team of Functional Skills tutors, supporting curriculum development, and ensuring high-quality teaching that meets Ofsted and contractual standards. You'll be responsible for driving learner achievement and maintaining a learning environment that motivates and supports progression.

Key Responsibilities:

* Deliver high-quality English teaching sessions and act as a role model to the Functional Skills team.

* Manage and support teaching staff using structured performance and development procedures.

* Support the Assistant Education Manager to meet/exceed contractual KPIs and learner outcomes.

* Lead curriculum planning, development and innovation for English Functional Skills.

* Coordinate and monitor learning resources and facilities to maximise delivery efficiency.

* Participate in quality assurance activities including SARs and QIPs.

* Develop standardised learning and skills programmes that reflect both learner and employer needs.

* Ensure compliance with Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework and MoJ education requirements.

* Manage induction, learner allocation, and behaviour expectations across the provision.

* Build strong working relationships with awarding bodies and ensure compliance with assessment standards.

* Promote positive internal and external partnerships to enhance learning delivery.

* Attend leadership meetings and contribute to strategic and operational goals.

* Maintain up-to-date and accurate learner records in line with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.

* Comply with all HM Prison Services security protocols and health & safety standards.

* Deliver against agreed KPIs relating to learner recruitment, retention and achievement.

* Be fully based on-site in line with prison education delivery requirements.

Essential/Desirable Criteria:

Essential:

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

* Subject specialism in English (minimum Level 3).

* Proven experience leading or managing a team of tutors.

* Experience in delivering Functional Skills English.

* Experience developing curriculum/programmes of learning.

* Ability to meet quality standards and drive continuous improvement.

* Strong understanding of Ofsted (EIF) and performance frameworks.

* Excellent communication, mentoring and leadership skills.

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

Desirable:

* Experience working in a secure, FE, or alternative education setting.

* Knowledge of HR strategies such as appraisals and staff development.

* Ability to manage learner induction, behaviour and allocation processes.

* Track record of successfully improving teaching quality and learner outcomes.

* Understanding of the challenges faced by learners with complex needs or barriers to education.

Benefits:

30 days holiday + Bank Holidays

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

Ongoing CPD and career progression support

Collaborative, learner-focused working environment