Tutor (Digital & Work Skills)
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16,800 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Realise Futures |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 097-25 |
Summary
Location: Pemberton House, Ipswich
*Please note that internal candidates will be given preference for redeployment opportunities.
Realise Futures has a vacancy within our team for Digital and Work Skills tutors. A minimum level 3 teaching qualification and a subject specific qualification in the relevant areas are essential.
We are looking for knowledgeable and passionate tutors with experience of teaching in health and care and/or counselling. The working base is flexible but outreach delivery is the norm and a willingness to travel in order to deliver in partner venues is essential. Additionally, excellent communication skills are required in the role, as are a positive attitude to working in partnership and having flexibility in the role.
Supporting our learners to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life & work; this is most often through formal assessment to achieve qualifications but also on unaccredited courses using the RARPA process to ensure high quality provision is delivered.
If you are passionate about engaging adult learners and would like an informal discussion about the role:
Please contact Henry Smith on 0773112143 or email at Henry.Smith@realisefutures.org
Business Travel Required
To download a copy of the full job description, click here
This role is subject to an Basic DBS check.
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 four company departments,
Learning Coaching & Advice, Employment 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)
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
Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website using the link provided and complete the Online Application Form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button.
*Please note that internal candidates will be given preference for redeployment opportunities.
Realise Futures has a vacancy within our team for Digital and Work Skills tutors. A minimum level 3 teaching qualification and a subject specific qualification in the relevant areas are essential.
We are looking for knowledgeable and passionate tutors with experience of teaching in health and care and/or counselling. The working base is flexible but outreach delivery is the norm and a willingness to travel in order to deliver in partner venues is essential. Additionally, excellent communication skills are required in the role, as are a positive attitude to working in partnership and having flexibility in the role.
Supporting our learners to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life & work; this is most often through formal assessment to achieve qualifications but also on unaccredited courses using the RARPA process to ensure high quality provision is delivered.
If you are passionate about engaging adult learners and would like an informal discussion about the role:
Please contact Henry Smith on 0773112143 or email at Henry.Smith@realisefutures.org
Business Travel Required
To download a copy of the full job description, click here
This role is subject to an Basic DBS check.
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 four company departments,
Learning Coaching & Advice, Employment 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)
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
Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st May 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website using the link provided and complete the Online Application Form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.