Job Description

IT Tutor - Prison Education
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Are you an inspiring IT Tutor looking to make a meaningful difference?
Do you believe in the power of education to transform lives?
Academics Ltd is recruiting an IT Tutor to deliver high-quality learning within a prison education setting in Maidstone.
About the Role
As an IT Tutor, you will deliver engaging and supportive lessons to adult learners within a secure environment. Your role will involve helping learners develop essential digital skills-from basic IT literacy to more advanced applications-enabling them to prepare for employment and successful reintegration.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver accredited and non-accredited IT courses in line with curriculum requirements.
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Plan, resource, and deliver lessons that meet individual learner needs.
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Support learners in developing confidence and achieving their qualifications.
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Monitor progress, maintain records, and contribute to learner reviews.
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Create a safe, respectful and positive learning environment.
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Work collaboratively with education staff and prison personnel.
Requirements
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Teaching qualification (e.g., QTLS, PGCE, CertEd) or willingness to work toward one.
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Strong IT knowledge (e.g., MS Office, digital skills, basic troubleshooting).
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Experience delivering teaching or training to adults (FE, prison education, or workplace training preferred).
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Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to pass enhanced security checks and vetting required for prison environments.

Skills Required