Reading Tutor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £15 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | HMP Ranby DN22 8EU |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Bhuku Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | HMPRandby1 |
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Reading Specialist – HMP Ranby
Part-Time | 3 Days Per Week | £15.00 per Hour
Location: HMP Ranby
Working Pattern: 3 days per week (08:00–16:30)
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract
Employer: Bhuku Ltd
Bhuku Ltd is seeking a passionate, engaging and resilient Reading Specialist to join our growing prison education and rehabilitation team at HMP Ranby.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support prisoners to improve literacy confidence, develop reading skills and engage positively with education, personal development and rehabilitation.
The successful candidate will deliver reading interventions, reading clubs and literacy support activities across the prison, helping to build a positive reading culture and support learners with varying levels of literacy and confidence.
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About the Role
You will:
Deliver reading interventions on both a 1:1 and small-group basis
Promote reading for pleasure activities across the prison
Support prisoners with low literacy confidence and reading barriers
Run reading clubs, workshops and engagement activities
Support peer mentors and reading initiatives
Work collaboratively with education, library and prison staff
Contribute towards prison-wide reading strategy activities
Support learners with neurodiversity and additional learning needs
Maintain learner records and attendance data
Encourage progression into further education and employability pathways
Delivery may take place in:
classrooms,
residential units,
workshops,
library spaces,
and other prison environments.
The role will also include at least one evening regime session per week to ensure working prisoners can access support.
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About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting literacy, reading or education programmes
Can engage and motivate reluctant or low-confidence learners
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
Is organised, reliable and adaptable
Can work professionally within a structured custodial environment
Understands professional boundaries and safeguarding responsibilities
Can support learners with additional learning needs or neurodiversity
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Desirable Experience
Experience in:
prison education,
adult education,
ESOL,
literacy intervention,
mentoring,
neurodiversity support,
or rehabilitation programmes
would be highly beneficial.
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Qualifications
Essential:
Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in education, literacy, mentoring or a related field
Desirable:
Teaching qualification
Literacy or phonics experience
ESOL experience
Safeguarding training
SEND or neurodiversity awareness training
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What We Offer
✅ Meaningful and rewarding work
✅ Supportive management and CPD opportunities
✅ Opportunity to positively impact rehabilitation and reducing reoffending
✅ Experience within prison education and rehabilitation services
✅ Structured induction and training
✅ Pension contribution
✅ Opportunity to work within a growing and innovative organisation
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Important Information
This role is subject to:
Enhanced DBS clearance
HMPPS prison vetting and security clearance
Prison induction and mandatory training
The successful candidate must be able to work professionally within a custodial environment and maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
⸻
How to Apply
Please submit:
An up-to-date CV
A short supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role
Email applications to: robyn.kandi@bhuku.co.uk
Bhuku Ltd is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Part-Time | 3 Days Per Week | £15.00 per Hour
Location: HMP Ranby
Working Pattern: 3 days per week (08:00–16:30)
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract
Employer: Bhuku Ltd
Bhuku Ltd is seeking a passionate, engaging and resilient Reading Specialist to join our growing prison education and rehabilitation team at HMP Ranby.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support prisoners to improve literacy confidence, develop reading skills and engage positively with education, personal development and rehabilitation.
The successful candidate will deliver reading interventions, reading clubs and literacy support activities across the prison, helping to build a positive reading culture and support learners with varying levels of literacy and confidence.
⸻
About the Role
You will:
Deliver reading interventions on both a 1:1 and small-group basis
Promote reading for pleasure activities across the prison
Support prisoners with low literacy confidence and reading barriers
Run reading clubs, workshops and engagement activities
Support peer mentors and reading initiatives
Work collaboratively with education, library and prison staff
Contribute towards prison-wide reading strategy activities
Support learners with neurodiversity and additional learning needs
Maintain learner records and attendance data
Encourage progression into further education and employability pathways
Delivery may take place in:
classrooms,
residential units,
workshops,
library spaces,
and other prison environments.
The role will also include at least one evening regime session per week to ensure working prisoners can access support.
⸻
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting literacy, reading or education programmes
Can engage and motivate reluctant or low-confidence learners
Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
Is organised, reliable and adaptable
Can work professionally within a structured custodial environment
Understands professional boundaries and safeguarding responsibilities
Can support learners with additional learning needs or neurodiversity
⸻
Desirable Experience
Experience in:
prison education,
adult education,
ESOL,
literacy intervention,
mentoring,
neurodiversity support,
or rehabilitation programmes
would be highly beneficial.
⸻
Qualifications
Essential:
Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in education, literacy, mentoring or a related field
Desirable:
Teaching qualification
Literacy or phonics experience
ESOL experience
Safeguarding training
SEND or neurodiversity awareness training
⸻
What We Offer
✅ Meaningful and rewarding work
✅ Supportive management and CPD opportunities
✅ Opportunity to positively impact rehabilitation and reducing reoffending
✅ Experience within prison education and rehabilitation services
✅ Structured induction and training
✅ Pension contribution
✅ Opportunity to work within a growing and innovative organisation
⸻
Important Information
This role is subject to:
Enhanced DBS clearance
HMPPS prison vetting and security clearance
Prison induction and mandatory training
The successful candidate must be able to work professionally within a custodial environment and maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
⸻
How to Apply
Please submit:
An up-to-date CV
A short supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role
Email applications to: robyn.kandi@bhuku.co.uk
Bhuku Ltd is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.