Academic and Personal Tutor

Newham College of Further Education; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a dedicated Academic & Personal Support Tutor to join the student services team. This fixed-term position focuses on supporting students in their academic and personal growth, delivering targeted support and group tutorials. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, experience working with young people, and strong communication skills. The role is based in Westminster and offers a salary range of £27,171 - £28,864 per annum based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Strong IT skills including VLE systems.
• Ability to deliver group tutorials or workshops.

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve academic success and personal development.
• Deliver group tutorials on employability topics.
• Work with teaching teams to support at-risk learners.

Skills

Strong understanding of safeguarding

Ability to engage and motivate learners

Excellent communication skills

Education

GCSE in English & Maths at grade C/4

Coaching/mentoring qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

This is a Fixed Term, Term Time Only Position until December 2025, We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Academic & Personal Support Tutor to join our student services team! On a Fixed term, Term Time only Basis until December 2025.

As Academic & Personal Support Tutor your role is to support students to reach their goals for academic success, personal development, develop employability skills and enable career progression. You will deliver personalised and small groups to learners needing intervention and support, as well as delivery of general group tutorial around wider themes such as Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Safeguarding and PHSE.

To be part of the college safeguarding team and uphold and maintain positive student behaviours and attitudes by contributing to the regular reporting on at risk interventions and support basis along with upholding the highest standards in pastoral care. To supporting on improving low-level behaviour attitudes.

To carry out all associated duties in line with the School Quality Improvement; Key Performance Indicators and College strategic priorities from polices on College Tutoring, Behaviour for Learning and support of assessment standards tracking and monitoring.

Key responsibilities.

Provide targeted 1:1 and small group academic and personal support to learners.

Deliver group tutorials on personal development, safeguarding, and employability topics.

Work with teaching teams to identify and support "at risk" learners, raising aspirations and achievement.

Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to provide holistic student support.

Promote attendance, positive behaviour, and engagement in all study programme elements.

Actively participate in safeguarding activities, ensuring the safety and welfare of all learners.

Contribute to college events, including open days, parents' evenings, and induction programmes., The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham College's policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths at grade C/4 or above (or Level 2 Functional Skills).

Experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting.

Strong understanding of safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults.

Ability to engage, motivate, and inspire learners from diverse backgrounds.

Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, MS Teams, SharePoint, VLE systems).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

Coaching, mentoring, or youth work qualification at Level 3 or above.

Initial teaching qualification (e.g., Award in Education and Training).

IAG Level 2 qualification.

Experience of delivering group tutorials or workshops.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

Salary: £27,171 - £28,864 per annum (actual salary for term-time only, based on the full-time equivalent of £32,651 - £34,685)