Literacy & Numeracy Tutor

Literacy & Numeracy Tutor (Peer Led Programme)

Employer: Bhuku Ltd
Location: HMP Featherstone, West Midlands
Job type: Fixed term contract (10 months)
Working pattern: Part time (Monday to Wednesday, 08:00-17:00)
Salary: £15.50 per hour

Job summary

Bhuku Ltd is recruiting a Literacy & Numeracy Tutor to deliver an engaging, peer led learning programme at HMP Featherstone. This role focuses on supporting prisoners with extremely low levels of literacy and numeracy, helping them build confidence, independence and the skills needed for education, employment and resettlement. You will lead a programme that combines direct support with the development of peer mentors, contributing to the prison's Reading Strategy and wider re offending reduction priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a structured programme that supports learners to improve reading, writing and basic numeracy skills;
• Build confidence and independence in learning;
• Develop reading for pleasure and engagement;
• Strengthen budgeting and everyday numeracy skills;
• Progress towards further education and employment.

You will also:

• Deliver group sessions, workshops and 1:1 support;
• Recruit, train and support peer mentors to deliver literacy and numeracy support;
• Facilitate a peer led model of learning across residential units, workshops and education areas;
• Develop and use accessible learning materials and resources;
• Support learners through a roll on/roll off model, maintaining engagement and progression;
• Track learner progress and provide regular feedback and reporting;
• Support referrals into mainstream education provision;
• Contribute to celebration events and recognition of learner achievement.

Delivery will take place across the prison, including residential areas, education spaces and places of work.

Person specification Essential

• Experience delivering literacy, numeracy or functional skills support;
• Strong communication and facilitation skills;
• Ability to engage learners with low confidence and complex needs;
• Ability to work within a secure environment and follow procedures;
• Willingness to complete prison vetting and induction.

Desirable

• Experience working in a custodial or secure setting;
• Teaching, training or coaching qualification;
• Experience supporting neurodiverse learners or those with additional needs;
• Experience delivering or supporting peer led programmes.

Skills and experience

• Confident delivering both 1:1 and group based sessions;
• Skilled in engaging learners who may be disengaged from education;
• Able to train and support peer mentors effectively;
• Organised and able to manage learner caseloads (15-30 learners at any one time);
• Professional, adaptable and able to work independently.

Additional information

This role is based in a Category C training and resettlement prison for adult males (21+). Delivery supports a peer led model aligned to the prison's Reading Strategy.

You will work closely with:
Learning & Skills Manager
Education provider (PES)
Library services
CIAG and Neurodiversity teams.

All staff must:
Pass security vetting
Complete HMPPS induction and training
Follow all prison policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Consistent part time working pattern;
• Opportunity to deliver a high impact, peer led programme;
• Experience working in a resettlement focused prison;
• Potential for future roles with Bhuku Ltd.