Careers

• Location: Rotherham
• Mentored by: Teaching, Learning and Assessment Coordinator
• Type of Employment: Full-time, Maternity Cover (October 2026 – July 2027)
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Days of work: Monday – Friday
• Pay Level: £31,080 per annum

We are looking for a passionate Creative Arts Tutor who is ready to inspire, motivate and empower young people to overcome barriers and succeed.

In this role, you won’t just teach our Creative Arts Curriculum— you’ll change trajectories by becoming a trusted role model, advocate, and guide, helping young people develop the skills, resilience, and confidence they need to progress into education or training, employment, and independence.

If you are empathetic, resilient, and driven to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to transform lives and shape futures

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Deliver our Creative Arts Curriculum
• Plan fun and engaging lessons that consider individual learning needs and abilities.
• Monitor progress, engagement and achievement.
• Use data to identify learning gaps and plan targeted improvements.
• Develop and evaluate course materials and curriculum delivery.
• Report outcomes to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Lead.
• Work closely with the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Lead to set priorities.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote inclusive and differentiated teaching.
• Support a culture of psychological safety, vulnerability-based trust and a clear purpose.

Our Benefits:

• 11 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
• Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• Job valuations to ensure competitive salaries
• 45p per mile for any work related journeys
• Annual 2 night staff Getaway
• Christmas spending voucher
• Regular social activities
• Annual Employee Wellbeing budget
• Occupational Health Offer
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
• Foster & Kinship Policy – time off for training
• Time of for fertility/IVF treatments & appointments
• Bespoke CDP Opportunities

What to expect from the recruitment process:

1. Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
2. Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
3. Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
4. Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
5. Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews

All applications must be submitted by 1^st October 2026 with interviews being held the following 2 weeks. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)

For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website – https://reallyneetproject.co.uk/careers/

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.

• Location: Rotherham
• Mentored by: Regional Head
• Type of Employment: Full-time
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Days of work: Monday-Friday
• Pay Level: £43,000

The Really NEET Project is seeking a highly skilled and passionate teaching professional to work closely with our South Yorkshire teams to support the needs of our young people.

The structure of the role is set out in the following categories:

1. Teaching and Support
2. Administration
3. Leadership Collaboration

The Teaching, Learning and Assessment Coordinator will uphold and influence the seven EPIC-ARC Organisational Values (final page) and our Three Seed purpose of:

1. How all staff advocate for themselves and others
2. How all students advocate for themselves and others
3. How all families advocate for themselves and others

Some of the key areas include:

• Deliver high-quality teaching of functional skills from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 (when required).
• Provide in-class support and interventions as needed, tailored to individual learning needs.
• Deliver high-quality planning and curriculum tailored to individual learning needs.
• Work closely with tutors to upskill and develop their teaching abilities by modelling and sharing best practices, mentoring, and coaching.
• Lead high-quality CPD programmes to support continuous teaching, learning, and assessment improvement.
• Conduct lesson observations, provide constructive feedback, and support tutors to implement effective and creative teaching strategies.
• Establish and maintain robust systems for tracking and monitoring student progress, attainment, and engagement
• Use data to identify trends, gaps in learning, and areas for improvement
• Implement strategies to improve student outcomes, ensuring each learner makes significant progress.
• Manage all aspects of exam entries, ensuring compliance with awarding body requirements.
• Collaborate with the Regional Head/Change Leader to set strategic teaching, learning, and assessment priorities.
• Lead initiatives to embed best practices in inclusive education and differentiated learning
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations for all students and staff.

Our Benefits:

• 11 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
• Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• Job valuations to ensure competitive salaries
• 45p per mile for any work related journeys
• Annual 2 night staff Getaway
• Christmas spending voucher
• Regular social activities
• Annual Employee Wellbeing budget
• Occupational Health Offer
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
• Foster & Kinship Policy – time off for training
• Time of for fertility/IVF treatments & appointments
• Bespoke CDP Opportunities

What to expect from the recruitment process:

1. Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
2. Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
3. Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
4. Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
5. Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews

All applications must be submitted by 8^th October 2026 with interviews being held the following 2 weeks. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)

For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website – https://reallyneetproject.co.uk/careers/

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.

• Location: Rotherham
• Mentored by: Change Leader
• Type of Employment: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (October 2026-July 2027)
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Days of work: Monday – Friday
• Pay Level: £27,432 per annum

We are looking for a passionate Outreach Mentor who is ready to inspire, motivate and empower young people to overcome barriers and succeed. The role will be hybrid and will involve Outreach Mentor duties 3 days per week and onsite Youth Mentor duties 2 days per week.

This is not a typical mentoring role. You will become a trusted mentor, role model, advocate and guide, helping young people develop the skills, resilience, and confidence they need to progress into education, employment, and independence.

If you are empathetic, resilient, and driven to make a real impact, this is your opportunity to transform lives and shape futures

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Deliver one-to-one and small-group mentoring sessions often in the community or in the young person’s home.
• Help young people manage challenges and develop positive behaviours.
• Support young people with their
• Deliver a pre-agreed curriculum including Functional Skills Maths & English, Art, Change Workshops, and Careers sessions. Work with young people from Pre-Entry Level to Level 2.
• Create high-quality teaching materials and schemes of work that motivate and challenge each young person. Provide clear marking, feedback, and guidance.
• Follow safeguarding, lone working and child protection procedures.
• Input accurate information on internal systems such as CPOMS.
• Provide a safe and inclusive learning environment, de-escalate challenging situations, and promote positive behaviour.

Our Benefits:

• 11 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
• Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• Job valuations to ensure competitive salaries
• 45p per mile for any work related journeys
• Annual 2 night staff Getaway
• Christmas spending voucher
• Regular social activities
• Annual Employee Wellbeing budget
• Occupational Health Offer
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
• Foster & Kinship Policy – time off for training
• Time of for fertility/IVF treatments & appointments
• Bespoke CDP Opportunities

What to expect from the recruitment process:

1. Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
2. Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
3. Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
4. Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
5. Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews

All applications must be submitted by 1st October 2026 with interviews being held the following 2 weeks. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)

For more information on this role and our organisation please visit our website – https://reallyneetproject.co.uk/careers/

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.