Maths Tutor

Sodexo is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Maths Tutor to work within HMP YOI Bronzefield. 

As a Maths Tutor, your primary responsibility will be to support and educate imprisoned individuals in various mathematical concepts and skills, helping them to develop a solid foundation in mathematics and achieve their educational goals.

HMP & YOI Bronzefield is the largest women’s prison in Europe which accommodates a diverse and complex population of women from restricted Status women who require the highest levels of security, women on remand (Who are often experiencing custody for the first time), as well as supporting women with chronic mental health conditions.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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Main Responsibilities

• Teach learners to increase their basic education levels up to Level 2.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate activities and appropriate courses.
• Challenge negative behaviour and increase self-esteem by role modelling.
• Increase prisoners’ employability and reduce re-offending by supporting their rehabilitation.
• Deliver accredited and non-accredited courses in functional skills English & Maths.
• Deliver courses that are related to an offenders offence based on need.
• Work with other members of the education and regime delivery teams to promote and provide a broad range of relevant educational programmes prisoners.
• Work effectively and efficiently with the Curriculum Lead to produce innovative and stimulating lessons for prisoners to encourage participation whatever level the prisoners are starting from.
• Ensure all relevant policies and procedures, such as Security, Health and Safety and Prisoner Welfare, are adhered to and take responsibility of the work area.
• Identify the needs of individuals in classes and groups and develop differentiate teaching methods and resources accordingly.
• Assist in any marketing strategies related to courses, delivery and training within normal work hours and out of normal work hours.
• Monitor take-up of taught course and employ strategies to increase take-up to ensure maximum attendance.
• Monitor attendance, achievement and progression of learners reporting any difficulties to your Line Manager.
• Attend team meetings to evaluate progress and promote good practice and attend all staff meetings, which will include giving feedback on classes and ideas for development of teaching practice and the Department generally.
• Establish a rapport with prisoners to encourage them to take their first steps in learning and achieve a recognised qualification.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Full teaching qualification (Minimum of CTLLS) or PGCE or working towards.
• Experience of delivering Functional skills in the classroom. 
• Recognised Level 3 qualification or above in an identified subject and professional experience.
• To have an interest in the rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders.
• To have an ability to communicate effectively at all times through different mediums, including spoken and written communication.
• A flexible and responsive attitude.
• Enthusiasm for the subject area.
• Willingness to innovate and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Awareness of and commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and the recognition of diversity and inclusion.
• Experience of instructing/supporting people with challenging behaviour
• Assessor or IV qualification is desirable. 
• Experience in a prison environment

Package Description

£33,247.29 - £38,362.27 per annum plus LW.

Working Hours

37.50 hours (Regular Monday – Friday pattern)

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks.