Tutor in Family Learning

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused tutoring organization is seeking a part-time Tutor in Family Learning based in Suffolk. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 teaching qualification and specialize in English, Mathematics, or Early Years. Responsibilities include delivering programs in various partner venues, encouraging parental involvement in children’s learning. The role requires excellent communication skills, transport access for outreach activities, and flexibility. The position offers various benefits including performance-related pay raises, comprehensive annual leave, and support services for staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Performance-related pay increase

Mileage expenses

Annual leave plus additional days

Confidential counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Occupational pension scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated and flexible tutor with a passion for working with parents and carers.
• Experience in short programmes promoting parental involvement in children's learning.
• Access to own transport is essential for outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Run short programmes in partner venues to engage parents in learning.
• Deliver outreach services, traveling to various partner venues.

Skills

English

Mathematics

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 teaching qualification

Level 4 qualification for English, Mathematics and Language

Job description

Job Description

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 be home‑based.

We are looking for a motivated, flexible creative Tutor in Family Learning 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.

Responsibilities include running 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.

Qualifications: A minimum Level 3 teaching qualification (Level 4 for English, Mathematics and Language) and a subject qualification in the relevant area are essential.

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)
• An 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)
• An additional day of paid leave around your birthday
• An additional paid wellbeing day
• 3 days additional annual leave after 3 years’ service
• One additional day’s paid leave on the day 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 for you and members of your immediate family
• Trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• An occupational pension scheme

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application on our website. If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the application form, please email [e-mail] stating job reference 116-25.

Closing Details

Closing date: 1:00 pm, 30 January 2026.

Interview date: 5 February 2026. Please ensure you are available for these dates before applying.

Additional Information

The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

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.

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Claire Strath on 07738 704754 or email [e-mail].