Employment Tutor
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Surrey, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bhuku Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | hmphighdown2 |
Summary
Employment Tutor (Prison-Based)
Employer: Bhuku Ltd
Location: HMP High Down, Surrey
Job type: Fixed-term contract (10 months)
Working pattern: Part-time (Monday and Tuesday, 08:00–17:00)
Salary: £15.50 per hour
Job summary
Bhuku Ltd is recruiting an Employment Tutor to deliver a structured, peer-led employability programme at HMP High Down.
This role supports prisoners to build the skills, confidence and experience needed to progress into employment, education or training on release. You will deliver a focused programme to small groups of learners, combining employability training with mentoring and practical application.
Job description
You will deliver a structured programme that enables learners to:
Build confidence, motivation and work readiness
Develop CVs, job applications and disclosure letters
Prepare for interviews and professional environments
Identify career goals and employment pathways
Understand employer expectations and workplace behaviour
Develop communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
You will also:
Deliver group-based sessions and 1:1 support
Train and support learners to take on peer mentoring roles
Facilitate mock interviews and practical employability activities
Support learners to create a personal progression plan
Track learner progress and contribute to reporting and outcomes
Delivery will take place in a classroom environment and may include work across different areas of the prison.
Working pattern
Monday and Tuesday
08:00 – 17:00
10-month fixed-term contract
Delivery aligned to prison regime times
Person specification
Essential
Experience delivering employability, personal development or training programmes
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Ability to engage learners with diverse needs and backgrounds
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
Knowledge of employment pathways, recruitment or careers guidance
Experience supporting neurodiverse learners or those with additional needs
Skills and experience
You will be:
Confident delivering structured sessions to small groups
Able to motivate learners who may have low confidence or limited work experience
Skilled in mentoring and supporting individual progression
Organised and able to track learner development
Professional and resilient in a secure environment
Additional information
This role is based within a Category C training and resettlement prison
You will work closely with:
Learning & Skills Manager
Activities Hub and OMU
Prison officers and education staff
All staff must:
Pass security vetting
Complete prison induction and training
Follow all HMPPS policies and procedures
Benefits
Consistent part-time working pattern
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
Experience working within prison education and rehabilitation
Potential for future roles with Bhuku Ltd
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short statement outlining your experience to:
Robyn.kandi@bhuku.co.uk
Closing statement
This is an opportunity to support individuals to build confidence, develop practical employability skills and take meaningful steps towards employment on release. If you are passionate about rehabilitation and employability, we encourage you to apply.
Employer: Bhuku Ltd
Location: HMP High Down, Surrey
Job type: Fixed-term contract (10 months)
Working pattern: Part-time (Monday and Tuesday, 08:00–17:00)
Salary: £15.50 per hour
Job summary
Bhuku Ltd is recruiting an Employment Tutor to deliver a structured, peer-led employability programme at HMP High Down.
This role supports prisoners to build the skills, confidence and experience needed to progress into employment, education or training on release. You will deliver a focused programme to small groups of learners, combining employability training with mentoring and practical application.
Job description
You will deliver a structured programme that enables learners to:
Build confidence, motivation and work readiness
Develop CVs, job applications and disclosure letters
Prepare for interviews and professional environments
Identify career goals and employment pathways
Understand employer expectations and workplace behaviour
Develop communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills
You will also:
Deliver group-based sessions and 1:1 support
Train and support learners to take on peer mentoring roles
Facilitate mock interviews and practical employability activities
Support learners to create a personal progression plan
Track learner progress and contribute to reporting and outcomes
Delivery will take place in a classroom environment and may include work across different areas of the prison.
Working pattern
Monday and Tuesday
08:00 – 17:00
10-month fixed-term contract
Delivery aligned to prison regime times
Person specification
Essential
Experience delivering employability, personal development or training programmes
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Ability to engage learners with diverse needs and backgrounds
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
Knowledge of employment pathways, recruitment or careers guidance
Experience supporting neurodiverse learners or those with additional needs
Skills and experience
You will be:
Confident delivering structured sessions to small groups
Able to motivate learners who may have low confidence or limited work experience
Skilled in mentoring and supporting individual progression
Organised and able to track learner development
Professional and resilient in a secure environment
Additional information
This role is based within a Category C training and resettlement prison
You will work closely with:
Learning & Skills Manager
Activities Hub and OMU
Prison officers and education staff
All staff must:
Pass security vetting
Complete prison induction and training
Follow all HMPPS policies and procedures
Benefits
Consistent part-time working pattern
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
Experience working within prison education and rehabilitation
Potential for future roles with Bhuku Ltd
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short statement outlining your experience to:
Robyn.kandi@bhuku.co.uk
Closing statement
This is an opportunity to support individuals to build confidence, develop practical employability skills and take meaningful steps towards employment on release. If you are passionate about rehabilitation and employability, we encourage you to apply.