Job Description

Job Title:

Life Skills Course Tutor (2 x Full-Time Roles) - HMP Liverpool

Employer:

Bhuku Ltd - www.bhuku.co.uk

Location:

HMP Liverpool, 68 Hornby Rd, Liverpool L9 3DF

Contract Type:

Full-Time, Fixed-Term (9 months)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm (6 hours delivery/day)

Salary:

Competitive - dependent on experience and qualifications

Start Date:

From 1 July 2025 (subject to prison vetting)

About the Role

Bhuku Ltd is urgently recruiting

two dynamic Course Tutors

to deliver a high-quality life skills education programme at

HMP Liverpool

. This innovative programme supports personal development, resilience, employability, and mental wellbeing among prisoners, with a strong emphasis on accredited and practical learning.

The successful candidates will deliver a suite of

ETCAL-accredited and CIWM/Highfield qualifications

, engage a diverse learner group, and contribute to a collaborative prison education model. The learners range in age from 21 to 75+, and cohorts will include both remand and sentenced individuals.

Courses You Will Deliver:

Waste and Recycling (CIWM Level 1) Environmental Sustainability (Highfield Level 1) Manufacturing Practices (ETCAL Level 2) Mental Health, Goal Setting, Resilience, Conflict Resolution, and more (ETCAL Level 1)
Responsibilities

Deliver group sessions five days a week (AM and PM sessions) Prepare lesson plans and adapt delivery to suit learners with varying needs Assess, track, and record learner progress and achievements Work collaboratively with the prison's education, CIAG, and rehabilitation teams Recruit learners in coordination with the Activities Hub and other departments Share attendance and performance data monthly Contribute to inspection readiness (Ofsted, HMIP) and quality assurance meetings
Essential Criteria

Strong communication and interpersonal skills Confident working in secure environments and with diverse groups Willingness to undergo and pass prison vetting (can take up to 8 weeks)
Desirable

Recognised teaching qualification (minimum Level 3 AET or equivalent) Experience delivering accredited adult learning programmes Experience delivering in prison or offender learning environments Qualifications in relevant subject areas (e.g. environmental studies, manufacturing, coaching) Understanding of trauma-informed and inclusive teaching practices Experience using ILPs and tracking learner progression
Why Join Bhuku Ltd?

Bhuku is committed to inclusive, learner-centred education in secure environments. We deliver tailored programmes that support rehabilitation and progression, and we invest in the wellbeing and development of our team.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter via Indeed outlining your suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and must be willing to undergo prison security clearance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 15.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/07/2025