We are looking for a PSD & Employability Tutor to deliver Gateway and NCFE qualifications (E3 – L2) to groups of up to 12 learners within a prison environment. This role plays a vital part in helping prisoners develop essential life and employability skills, preparing them for reintegration into society. With a focus on restorative practices, adaptive teaching, and literacy development, this position supports learners in taking responsibility, building confidence, and achieving personal growth.
Job Highlights:
Position: PSD & Employability Tutor
Qualifications: L2 qualification in Employability, PSD, or Life Skills; teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET, or equivalent) preferred
Experience: Teaching, coaching, or vocational training, ideally within a prison or similar setting
Skills: Literacy integration, adaptive teaching, restorative practices, employability training
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver PSD & Employability Courses: Facilitate engaging PSD and employability courses that adhere to Gateway and NCFE standards, equipping learners with personal, social, and work-ready skills.
Adaptive Teaching Practices: Employ scaffolded learning and adaptive techniques to challenge learners at all levels, promoting a high standard of achievement and supporting neurodiverse needs.
Promote Literacy and Digital Skills: Integrate reading and digital literacy into lessons to boost literacy as a core employability skill, with a focus on supporting learners with low literacy levels.
Restorative Learning Environment: Encourage self-reflection, responsibility, and growth through restorative practices, motivating learners to engage in positive self-improvement.
Collaborate with Key Stakeholders: Work closely with prison departments, CIAG, Work & Skills Coaches, employers, and other stakeholders to create employment pathways and support reintegration.
Individual Learning Plans (ILPs): Develop and manage ILPs tailored to each learner’s goals, literacy needs, and employability, using adaptive strategies to address diverse learning needs.
What You Bring:
A Level 2 qualification in PSD, Employability, or Life Skills training, with experience in delivering engaging, inclusive courses.
A recognised teaching qualification, such as PTLLS, AET, CET, or a willingness to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLS).
Excellent communication, organizational, and motivational skills, with a commitment to fostering a rehabilitative and supportive learning environment.Who We Are
Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people’s lives – every single day.
As part of The Staffline Group, we use our experience to support hundreds of thousands of people each year.
Our committed teams work across Britain to deliver a range of public services, including employment support, skills training, independent living, prison education, starting a business, and support to help employers grow.
To put it simply, we:
Support people to find and keep jobs
Help people to set up their own businesses
Deliver skills training to further people’s careers
Work with employers to build a skilled and happy workforce
Rehabilitate people with convictions
Tackle the root causes of offending
Help people to live independently
Support carers
We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there’s real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects.