Job Vacancy: Tutor in Family Learning

Job Ref: 116-25

  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Salary: £7470.00
  • 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 be home based..
We are looking for dynamic, flexible creative tutors with a specialism and skills in English, Maths 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, Maths 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.

For a full copy of the job description please click here. Delivery is term time only

If you are passionate about engaging parents in their children’s learning and would like an informal discussion about the role then please contact
Claire Strath on 07738 704 754 or email claire.strath@realisefutures.org

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 & government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed
in work, learning and life through three company departments, Learning Coaching & Advice, Employment and
RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses). 
Together they 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)
  • 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 day of paid leave around your birthday
  • Additional paid wellbeing 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
  • 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
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Occupational pension scheme

How to apply:
To apply, please complete the online application form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button below.

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Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 8th January 2026 Please ensure you are available for these dates, before applying.

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 three divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses). Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.

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