Tutor

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position

Tutor – Empower Learners to Achieve!

Are you passionate about helping learners build confidence and succeed ? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Tutor to join our team and make a real difference.

What you’ll do

• Deliver engaging, high-quality sessions
• Support learners to develop skills, confidence, and independence
• Track progress and celebrate achievements

Why join us?

• A rewarding role where you can truly impact lives
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for development and progression

If you’re ready to inspire learners and help them reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualified Tutor

Salary: £16.00 per hour / £27,729.28 per annum

Hours: 37 per week across Mon - Fri

Weeks: 40 per year

Holiday: 6.84 weeks per year

Closing date: 12 noon 17th July 2026

Internal applicants to complete an expression of interest detailing skills and experience that fit the role and email to ***email_hidden***

Requirements

What we’re looking for

• Strong knowledge of English and/or Maths
• A passion for teaching and supporting learners of all abilities
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive, motivating approach
• Degree, HND, Foundation Degree or nationally recognised professional qualification
• Have or be willing to work towards a Level 5 Teaching qualification. Teacher Training must be completed within 2 years of commencing employment.

Other information

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888