Location: Lowestoft and Waveney. The tutor will be based in the RF Learning Centre in Lowestoft or can be home based.
Job Ref: 132-26
Realise Futures Learning, Coaching and Advice has a vacancy for a part-time Tutor Family Learning to join the Family Learning Team in Suffolk.
We are looking for a dedicated, flexible creative tutor with a specialism and skills in English, Mathematics and Language or Early Years and a passion for working with parents/carers in a range of partner settings.
A minimum level 3 teaching qualification (level 4 for English, Mathematics and Language) and a subject qualification in the relevant area are essential.
Our tutors run short programmes in partner venues that encourage parental involvement in children’s learning and development.
Outreach delivery is the norm and a willingness to travel to deliver in partner venues is essential, so access to own transport is required, as are excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working in partnership and flexibility in the role.
Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow), 25 days’ annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays) and an occupational pension scheme.
Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
If you are passionate about engaging parents in their children’s learning and would like an informal discussion about the role then please call Claire Strath on 07738 704 754 or email claire.strath@realisefutures.org
To download a copy of the full job description, please visit our website
Please note that if any of the colleagues whose posts are currently at risk of redundancy show interest in this redeployment opportunity, they will be prioritised for this opportunity and if more than one of these colleagues is interested, the outcomes of the interviews will be used to determine the best candidate.
About us:
The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the economy in our communities. Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal and government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work, learning and life through four company departments, Learning Coaching and Advice, Employment & Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure).
We provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
As one of the largest Community Interest Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a declared disability.
Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including:
flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)
performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process
45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)
an appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team
an Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.
25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)
an additional day of paid leave around your birthday
an additional paid wellbeing day
an additional paid volunteer day
3 days additional annual leave after 3 years’ service
an additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures
a disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence
a confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family
trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders
a Cycle to Work scheme
an occupational pension scheme.
To apply, please complete the online application form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button on the advert on our website
If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the Application Form, please email recruitment@realisefutures.org
Realise Futures CIC
A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements, employment and training opportunities. The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are disadvantaged and/or disabled.
The company is organised in four divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and Inclusion and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
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