Hours available: 18.5 hours per week
Location/Base: Lowestoft Learning Centre
Time for a better work life balance? 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, 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 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.
A copy of the job description can be downloaded on our website
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The successful applicant will be subject to Right to Work in the UK prior to employment.
Business travel required so 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 &
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
To find out more:
For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact: Claire Strath on 07738 704 754.
Closing date: 03 April 2025
Interview date: 08 April 2025 – please ensure you are available on this date prior to applying
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website using the link provided.
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.
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 .