Tutor & Lifeskills Coach

Description Employer Location Tutor & Mentor Job Description Job Summary

Our Future Tutoring (OFT) provides education, mentoring, and support to children and young people who have been displaced from mainstream education. The Tutor & Mentor role combines academic tutoring with pastoral mentoring to help students progress academically, improve social and emotional wellbeing, and achieve positive long-term outcomes.

The successful candidate will deliver one-to-one or group sessions, assess academic and personal development needs, create tailored support plans, and build strong relationships with students and families. This role requires a flexible, patient, and motivational individual who can adapt to different learning styles and behavioural needs while acting as a positive role model.

The Tutor & Mentor will provide both educational and mentoring support to children and young people aged 5–25 years, helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

• Create and deliver engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Assess students’ current ability levels and identify areas for improvement.
• Support students with coursework, homework, assignments, and exam preparation.
• Mark student work and provide constructive feedback and progress reports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of curriculum requirements and teaching methods.
• Deliver sessions in students’ homes, educational settings, or online where required.
• Communicate regularly with OFT Senior Managers regarding student progress, safeguarding concerns, or barriers to learning.

• Deliver 1:1 and group mentoring sessions, including support with:
• Self-esteem and confidence
• Anger management
• Behaviour and emotional regulation
• Attendance and punctuality
• Peer and family relationships
• PHSE and life skills

• Low motivation or confidence
• Poor attendance or punctuality
• Behavioural difficulties
• Relationship or family challenges
• Academic underachievement
• Develop personal action plans for each student.
• Maintain regular communication with Line Manager.
• Support the social, emotional, health, hygiene, and independent living development of students.
• Challenge and motivate students to promote resilience, self-esteem, and positive decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with OFT staff, mentors, schools, and external agencies.
• Complete reports, monitoring documentation, and administrative duties accurately and on time.
• Attend relevant training, CPD, and team meetings.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people.
• Comply with all safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and OFT policies and procedures.
• Take appropriate action where concerns arise.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to motivate and engage students
• Patience, empathy, and understanding
• Ability to adapt to different learning styles and behavioural needs
• Strong subject knowledge in relevant curriculum areas
• Ability to act as a positive role model
• Ability to build effective relationships with students, families, and professionals
• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider team

• Enhanced DBS Check (permission for application of an Enhanced DBS check will be required if a valid Enhanced DBS certificate is not currently held)
• Experience working with children and young people
• Ability to travel to student locations where required
• Flexible approach to working hours

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS),NVQ Level…