Tutor & Lifeskills Coach

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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.

Roles and Responsibilities

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.

Academic Tutoring Responsibilities

• 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.

Mentoring Responsibilities

• 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

Build positive mentoring relationships with children and young people experiencing:

• 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.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• 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.

Skills and Qualifications

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

Essential Requirements

• 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

Desirable Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS),NVQ Level 3, GCSEs, A Levels or Functionskills.

Experience Requirements

• Successful candidates will ideally have experience:
• Experience in tutoring, mentoring, teaching, youth work, or pastoral support
• Working with vulnerable children and young people
• Managing challenging behaviour and emotional needs
• Developing individual learning or mentoring plans
• Supporting students in educational or alternative provision settings

Candidates without direct teaching experience may still be considered if they can demonstrate strong communication, mentoring, and support skills.

Working Hours

Tutors & Mentors are generally expected to work flexibly based on student needs. Sessions are commonly delivered for approximately 1- 3 hours per day per student, though hours may vary depending on placement and support requirements.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to advance the recruitment process as suitable applications are received.

Safeguarding Statement

Our Future Tutoring is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.