Job Description
The Role\n\nWe are excited to recruit IT Tutors for HMP Millsike, a new prison estate near York, launching in Spring 2025. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver ICT education from the ground up, helping learners build essential skills and supporting their reintegration into society. If you’re passionate about education, digital literacy, and reducing reoffending, this could be the perfect role for you.\n\nPurpose of the Role: As an IT Tutor, you’ll deliver high-quality ICT lessons to small groups, teaching skills from Entry Level 3 to Level 3 using the Gateway curriculum.
You’ll engage learners in digital literacy, promote employability, and offer restorative practices that foster self-reflection and accountability. This is a meaningful opportunity to equip learners with skills that open doors to future opportunities.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nPlan, prepare, and deliver ICT lessons aligned with Gateway standards, meeting each learner at their level and using adaptive teaching techniques.\nDevelop, review, and adjust learning plans based on each learner’s goals, using BKSB diagnostics to identify strengths and growth areas.\nProvide literacy support for learners who need additional help and encourage a love of reading for personal growth.\nIntegrate practical digital and employability skills into lessons to help learners transition into work or further study.\nPlan activities for peer mentors, supervise their support in sessions, and ensure a collaborative learning environment.\nComplete all administrative tasks, including attendance, enrolment, ILPs, exam arrangements, and progress reviews.\nWork closely with Careers Advisors, Learning Support Practitioners, and prison staff to support learners with diverse needs and track their progress.\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n\nMinimum Level 2 in Maths & English.\nClear understanding of the OFSTED framework and expectations.\nAbility to inspire, motivate, and manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.\nBackground in working with disadvantaged individuals and creating inclusive learning environments.\nApply Now to join this rewarding journey. Support learners in gaining skills, confidence, and opportunities to rebuild their lives and prepare for reintegration.