Tutor and Holistic Educator

Description

• Lapwing
• Address :
  Across Suffolk Norfolk and Essex
• Salary : per annum
• Hours : 37.5 hours per week (part time possible over 0.8 FTE) term time only
• Contract :
  Permanent. Required as soon as possible (depending on notice period)
• Reference : 0456

Are you an outstanding teacher Are you looking for a different challenge outside the classroom Are you searching for an organisation which believes strongly in the holistic development of young people Do you want to work for a student‑centred provision which offers highly personalised and exciting learning opportunities Are you keen to develop your therapeutic capabilities tutoring and coaching students with complex needs Do you have a car and are you willing to drive to work with students

Lapwing continues to grow and strengthen its peripatetic Education Team across Suffolk Norfolk and Essex and is looking for highly versatile tutors working out of home to deliver best practice holistic support to young people with special educational needs. This role may involve tutoring / coaching in the delivery of academic vocational life skills and / or employability‑based programmes in both a one‑to‑one and very small group capacity in local venues.

You will be an outstanding teacher from any age range with robust knowledge and experience of teaching assessing and working with young people with special educational needs. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and creative teaching approaches.

Lapwing is a specialist education provider and charity currently expanding in Essex Suffolk and Norfolk working with young people (aged 4-25 years old) facing exclusion from education employment and the community through social emotional behavioural or learning difficulties and disabilities. Lapwing delivers a broad range of highly personalised education programmes and projects that are designed to meet the needs of and help realise the aspirations of each student.

This is ideally a full‑time position but part time appointments (minimum 0.8 FTE) are possible for the right candidate(s). The post is peripatetic covering education programmes predominantly delivered within 30 miles of home depending on where candidates live. Mileage is reimbursed and there are opportunities for professional development and career progression as the charity grows.

For an informal discussion about the role telephone Will Fletcher CEO on or to access an application pack visit our website

Please note that CVs and partially completed application forms will not be accepted.

Closing date : 9 am 3 November 2025.

Interview date : ongoing once shortlisted.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Early Childhood Education, Algebra, Classroom Experience, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Adult Education, Special Needs, Calculus, Teaching, Geometry, Experience with Children, Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 27430 - 42084