Address: Realise Futures, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5NZ Salary: £15,500 per annum Hours: 18.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 0315 Job Vacancy: Senior Tutor - Learning in Families. Job Ref: 104-25. Location: Lowestoft and Waveney. Your Role Time for a better work life balance and looking for part-time employment? Passionate about raising outcomes for children by engaging families? If you have teaching experience in Early Years or Primary Education and can demonstrate best and current practice and knowledge, then we have a flexible and varied role for you. Key aspects of this role include initiating and building relationships with Family Hubs and schools across the county, managing a team of tutors, delivering and developing courses and workshops, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration, and undertaking processes and observations in the Quality Assurance Cycle. We are looking for someone with a proactive and flexible approach, a love of teaching and a solid knowledge of the Primary School Curricula and/or the Early Years. Access to your own transport and a willingness to travel is an essential. 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 three company departments, Learning Coaching and 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 proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including: flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow) a 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 3 days additional annual leave after 3 years of 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 find out more If this sounds like you, and you are excited to begin, please call Claire Strath on 07738 704 754 for an informal discussion. Please download a copy of the full Job Description (word) How to apply To apply, please visit our website (Realise Futures) and complete the online application form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button on the vacancy post. Please note that internal candidates will be given preference for redeployment opportunities. If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the application form, pleaseemail: Recruitment@realisefutures.org Closing date: 5 pm, 22 August 2025. Interview date: 26 August and 2 September 2025. Please ensure you are available on these dates prior to applying. 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. This 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.