Lead Tutor

• Ipswich Community Media and Learning
• Address:International House 6 South Street Ipswich Suffolk IP1 3NU
• Salary:32000 - 34000 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:Full time35 hours per week job Share considered
• Contract:Permanent
• Reference:0860

Ipswich Community Media and Learningare seeking a Lead Tutor.

Not every young person thrives in mainstream education. At Ipswich Community Media (ICM) we believe creativity can unlock potential. Through music media and creative learning our Alternative Provision service helps young people overcome barriers build confidence gain qualifications and take positive steps towards brighter futures.

We are looking for an inspiring lead tutor who is passionate about education safeguarding and making a genuine difference.

You will become a trusted mentor advocate and positive role model working alongside schools families and partner agencies to help young people achieve outcomes they never thought possible.

If you believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed we would love to hear from you.

What is the main purpose of the role

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of our Alternative Provision programme designing engaging music and media learning experiences that inspire young people to reconnect with education.

You will be the key point of contact for learners and their families coordinating support with schools Suffolk County Council and partner agencies while ensuring every learner receives a safe supportive and high-quality educational experience.

Working closely with our Partnership and Service Development Manager you will also help shape the future of the service by supporting learner recruitment developing new ideas and continually improving the learning experience.

What will the job entail

Your responsibilities

As our Lead Tutor you will:

• Deliver inspiring music and media sessions tailored to individual learner needs.
• Help young people improve attendance confidence wellbeing and educational outcomes.
• Support learners to gain recognised qualifications (eg AQA and Arts Awards) and celebrate their achievements.
• Build trusted relationships with learners parents schools and professional partners.
• Lead on learner support safeguarding and risk assessments.
• Support learners to positively progress including re-engaging with mainstream education.
• Participate in EHCP reviews Team Around the Child meetings and multi-agency working.
• Support and guide freelance tutors to ensure consistently high standards.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Contribute new ideas that enhance the curriculum and learner engagement.
• Support promotional events and help grow ICMs Alternative Provision service.

About you

We are looking for someone who is creative compassionate and able to build positive relationships with young people who may have experienced significant challenges.

You will ideally have:

• A qualification in Music Media or another creative discipline.
• A teaching training or education qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working successfully with children and young people particularly those facing barriers to education.
• Experience designing and delivering engaging learning programmes.
• Experience working collaboratively with schools parents carers and statutory agencies.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge (minimum Level 2 or ability to obtain immediately).
• Excellent communication organisational and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to remain calm resilient and positive in challenging situations.

Experience within Alternative Provision SEND or specialist education would be an advantage but isnt essential.

What are your responsibilities

What you will need

We are looking for someone who is creative compassionate and able to build positive relationships with young people who may have experienced significant challenges.

About us

At Ipswich Community Media (ICM) we believe creativity can transform lives. Through our alternative provision service we support young people who have become disengaged from mainstream education helping them rebuild confidence gain qualifications and move towards brighter futures.

What we will offer you

This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that genuinely changes lives.

Every lesson you deliver every relationship you build and every young person you support will contribute to helping someone realise their potential.

You will join a passionate supportive team that believes creativity inclusion and opportunity can transform lives and strengthen communities.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to other exciting community projects across ICM where your skills and experience can make an even wider impact.

For more information

Please visit our website.

Please contact Bruce MacGregor by calling .

How to apply

To apply for this role please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suited to the role to

Closing date: 9 am 13 August 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 17 August 2026.

ICM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and either hold or be willing to work towards Designated Safeguarding Lead status.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented within our workforce.