Tutor in Family Learning

Realise Futures; Allesley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused tutoring organization is seeking part-time tutors to join their Family Learning team in Suffolk. Tutors will work in their local RF Learning Centre or from home, with responsibilities including running programs that encourage parental involvement in children's education. Candidates must possess a minimum level 3 teaching qualification and be prepared to adapt to flexible hours. This role provides various benefits including flexible working, annual leave, and performance-related pay increases.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Performance-related pay increase

45p per mile expenses

Appreciation Award

Annual Colleague Awards event

25 days annual leave

Disability leave policy

24/7 confidential counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Occupational pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 teaching qualification, level 4 for English, Maths and Language.
• Subject qualification in the relevant area.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Run short programmes that encourage parental involvement in children’s learning.
• Travel to partner venues (own transport required).
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers.
• Adapt to variable hours and flexible schedules.

Education

Minimum level 3 teaching qualification

Level 4 for English, Maths and Language

Subject qualification in the relevant area

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Hours Available: 11.1 per week

Location: South Suffolk, Lowestoft and Waveney

Realise Futures Learning, Coaching and Advice has vacancies for part‑time tutors (variable hours) to join the Family Learning team across Suffolk. Tutors will be based in the RF Learning Centre nearest to their residence or can work from home.

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 teaching qualification (level 4 for English, Maths and Language)
• Subject qualification in the relevant area
• Enhanced DBS check required

Responsibilities

• Run short programmes in partner venues that encourage parental involvement in children’s learning and development
• outreach programmes and travel to partner venues (own transport required)
• Communicate effectively and maintain a positive attitude to working in partnership with parents/carers
• Adapt to variable hours and flexible schedules (availability of 11.1 hrs per week)

Delivery is term‑time only.

Benefits

• 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)
• Appreciation Award if successfully nominated (£150 per individual or £500 shared across your team)
• Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM
• 25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)
• Additional paid leave around birthday and for 5‑year work anniversary
• 3 days additional annual leave after 3 years service
• Disability leave policy separate from sickness absence
• Confidential counselling service 24/7 for staff and immediate family
• Trained First Aid & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Occupational pension scheme

About us

Realise Futures aims to improve the wellbeing, mental health and employability of disabled and disadvantaged people, contributing to the economy in our communities. A hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal and government‑funded public services, we operate through three departments: Learning Coaching & Advice, Employment and RF Works.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children.

Interview Date: Thursday 8th January 2026 – please ensure you are available if applying.

For a full copy of the job description and to apply please click the link to our website vacancy page.

Contact: Claire Strath – 07738 704 754 or [e-mail]

If you have any further queries or difficulties completing the Application Form, email: [e-mail]