Job Description

Location: Staffordshire (HMP Dovegate)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: 28,000 - 36,000 per annum

We are looking for a Functional Skills Tutor to join our team at HMP Dovegate, a Category B adult male prison located near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The establishment accommodates up to 1,160 adult men aged 21+, including those on remand, awaiting sentence, and serving short- and long-term sentences.



This role focuses on supporting men to develop essential literacy skills, including reading, writing, spelling and communication, to help them build confidence, improve employability, and support positive progression on release. Alongside teaching, there is an important pastoral care element, working with learners who may face complex personal, social, and educational barriers.

What you'll be doing

Deliver engaging Functional Skills sessions focused on basic reading and writing Support learners with low confidence and varied educational backgrounds Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs Provide encouragement, guidance, and pastoral support to learners Maintain accurate records of learner progress Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary prison education team Promote positive behaviour, motivation, and personal development

What I need to do the role?

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF) Level 3 - subject specialism Have proven experience of working in an environment that demands strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Have demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure. Recent experience and appropriate knowledge. Experience of a custodial environment would be an advantage Experience of working with learners from non-traditional backgrounds Good technical knowledge and skills

What we offer

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme A fantastic culture and supportive team where you'll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion Interesting and enjoyable work Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities

Why Serco?

A place you can make an impact - With approximately 20,000 asylum seekers and more than 5,000 properties you'll be delivering an essential service that touch people's lives.

A place you can count on - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You'll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.

A place for you - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You'll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone. By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Apply

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact j&icareersUK@serco.com.



At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the 'Ban the Box' pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on j&icareersUK@serco.com to discuss.