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EDBERTS HOUSE
23,790 - 27,000 per year
Tyne and Wear
Full-time
17th December 2025

Family Learning Tutor at Foundation of Light

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline:

Based: Sunderland

Salary: £23,790 to 27,000 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

Foundation of Light, the registered charity of Sunderland Football Club, aims to involve, educate and inspire people of all ages from Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham to improve their life chances, using football as the motivator. We are proud of our history and culture, our innovative and proactive solutions to community problems, and our people. We are now looking to add to our passionate and enthusiastic team.

Family Learning Tutor (35 hours)

The Foundation is seeking a highly motivated individual to fulfil the exciting role of Family Learning Tutor as part of the Belonging and Social Connectivity Team.

Through our pioneering facility, the Beacon of Light, it is the Foundation’s ambition to develop the education, employability and skills pathways for adults and families across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham through quality delivery.

Working with the Belonging and Social Connectivity team, you will deliver on Adult and Family Learning Programmes, engaging a wide range adults and families in accredited and non-accredited education provision.

You will have the ability to engage families, delivering formal and informal practical sessions to diverse groups of adults and families in a range of settings including schools and other community venues.

The base for the post is the Beacon of Light, with delivery across Sunderland, South Tyneside and County Durham.

Any questions relating to this position should be directed to sarah.coyne@foundationoflight.co.uk

Interested applicants should request an application pack, or send a CV to gemma.snaith@foundationoflight.co.uk or download packs from our website www.foundationoflight.co.uk.

Candidates who have not heard within six weeks of application should assume they have been unsuccessful.

The closing date is Wednesday 17 th December 2025.

Appointments may be subject to an enhanced DBS Check · Foundation of Light is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Foundation of Light · Beacon of Light · Sunderland · SR5 1SN

Tel: 0191 563 4777

Registered Charity No 1089333

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