Learning Communities Coordinator

Job description – Glasgow LCC Grade 2, full-time.

Volunteer Tutors Organisation (VTO) is a Glasgow based charity, established 1974, which provides free educational support to children and young people. This is delivered through one-to-one tutoring by trained volunteers both in person and online and through Learning Hubs which are held in primary schools or community venues.

The post is full-time, 35 hrs per week, Monday – Friday. Core hours are 11 am – 6.30 inc. 30 minutes unpaid break, Monday to Friday, but you will need to be flexible to meet the needs of families and tutors so occasional evening work will be required. We operate an Overtime/TOIL policy for additional hours worked.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience working with or supporting children and young people and some knowledge of the education system. Due to the spread of geographical locations across Glasgow/surrounding areas, a driving licence/car is preferable.

Benefits

Salary is £22,932 with 20 days holiday plus 11 days public holiday. You will have access to a company laptop and mobile phone. A generous travel expenses policy is in place. Organisational pension, 4% employer contribution. Access to Employee Assistance Programme. Significant flexibility to work from home.

Responsibilities

To provide structured support to enable volunteer tutors to work effectively with the children and young people referred for educational assistance.

The role is dual focused. Firstly, you will be responsible for running after school Learning Hubs, Monday – Thursday, from approx. 3pm – 4.30pm. (average 2 per week).

Learning Hubs support groups of up to 10 children with their homework and overall literacy/numeracy competencies, improving confidence levels and motivation to learn. You will be on-site at each Learning Hub for approx. 1.5 hours per Hub day with planning/resourcing time additional to this.

You will also be responsible for matching and pairing volunteer tutors and children/young people in who have been referred to our 1-1 online or in person tutoring programmes. This will involve meeting tutors and families face to face or via MS Teams if participating in our online service. You will also interview volunteer tutors online and be part of the training team to induct tutors online and support them throughout their time with VTO. The role will involve hybrid working from your home/the VTO office in Glasgow North/service delivery locations.

Principal Accountabilities

• The delivery and management of an allocated number of Learning Hubs
• As an integral component of the support of the Learning Hubs, the implementation and management of the VTO Senior Pupil Leadership Programme.
• Provide advice, support and resources to volunteer tutors and Senior Pupils.
• Liaise with schools and other partners to identify and serve pupils' needs.
• Matching and pairing volunteer tutors with referred pupils, online or face-face.
• Support with the organisation, development and delivery of the recruitment and training of volunteer tutors and Senior Pupils
• Initiate, monitor and respond to progress reports and other ongoing service supervision.
• Order/create and monitor resources as required.
• Relationship management and development of key stakeholders as relevant for the effective delivery of VTO services. This includes the support of kinship or otherwise care experienced young people and their families.
• Any other duties as directed by the Senior Learning Communities Coordinator

Person Specification

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Knowledge of the education system, support agencies and Safeguarding.
• Awareness of issues such as ASN, different cultural groups and bullying, which affect children who struggle at school and their families.
• Sensitive approach and ability to communicate on all levels.
• Willingness` to work flexible hours. Some meetings with children/families/tutors will be in early evenings. An overtime/TOIL policy is in place to accommodate this.
• Ability to set own work plan and work to own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Driving licence/car access is preferable.

Applications (CV + cover letter) should be sent via Indeed by 12pm 4th December.

Interviews will be held 10th and 11th December.

Expected start date – w/b 12th January 2026 (flexible).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £22,932.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow

Reference ID: VTOSEPT24LCC

Expected start date: 13/01/2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £22,932.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G22 7SB

Application deadline: 03/12/2025