CORE Tutor (Temporary until July 2027)

Heart of Worcestershire College; Cross; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College is seeking a CORE Tutor on a temporary basis until July 2027. The role delivers teaching across CORE programmes, including Functional Skills, Thrive and vocational provision, with a focus on learner achievement and progression.

You’ll be based across all HOW campuses, travel between sites is essential, and you will contribute to safeguarding, inclusion and quality improvement activities while supporting learners with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment across CORE programmes, including Functional Skills, Thrive and vocational provision, ensuring high standards of learner achievement and progression.
• Provide effective learner support and personal tutoring, monitoring attendance, progress and wellbeing, and implementing appropriate interventions to help all learners succeed.
• Develop and maintain high-quality curriculum resources, schemes of work and assessment materials that meet awarding body requirements and support outstanding teaching and learning.
• Promote a positive and supportive learning environment by embedding safeguarding, equality, diversity, British Values, the College 5C’s and the 6L’s of Learning, while supporting learners with additional needs and barriers to learning.
• Contribute to departmental and college success through quality improvement activities, accurate record-keeping, collaborative working with support teams, and participation in recruitment, transition and learner engagement events.

Job description

Job Title CORE Tutor (Temporary until July 2027) Closing Date 12/11/2026 23:59 Pay From £35,610 - £38,382 per annum. Starting salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Hours 37 hours x 52 weeks Type Full Time

Join us as a CORE Tutor at Heart of Worcestershire College

We are looking for someone who’s ambitious, driven, and has a passion for teaching to join our CORE team.

This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward‑thinking environment.

Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

You’ll be based across all HOW campuses, so flexibility to travel across sites is essential.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

For the full breakdown, check out the Key Roles and Accountabilities in the Job Description. You will support in many aspects, to name a few:

• Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment across CORE programmes, including Functional Skills, Thrive and vocational provision, ensuring high standards of learner achievement and progression.
• Provide effective learner support and personal tutoring, monitoring attendance, progress and wellbeing, and implementing appropriate interventions to help all learners succeed.
• Develop and maintain high-quality curriculum resources, schemes of work and assessment materials that meet awarding body requirements and support outstanding teaching and learning.
• Promote a positive and supportive learning environment by embedding safeguarding, equality, diversity, British Values, the College 5C’s and the 6L’s of Learning, while supporting learners with additional needs and barriers to learning.
• Contribute to departmental and college success through quality improvement activities, accurate record-keeping, collaborative working with support teams, and participation in recruitment, transition and learner engagement events.

WHO WE ARE

Heart of Worcestershire College is the county’s largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College.

Our values — diversity, integrity, partnership and trust — power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We’re also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 — and we’d love you to be part of that journey.

If you’re ready to innovate, inspire and progress, you’ll feel right at home here.

Your growth is our growth.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high‑street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects

WE HIRE PEOPLE. We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths — and together, we’re stronger for it.

We’re committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

NEED TO KNOW

All successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check, plus required online verification checks.

Closing date: 12 th November 2026
Interview date: TBC

If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The primary purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment within full and part time Study Programmes across the CORE department at Heart of Worcestershire College. This includes supporting learner achievement, personal development and successful progression into further education, apprenticeships or employment.

The role involves planning and delivering engaging and inclusive lessons across Level 1 CORE provision, including Functional Skills English and Maths, tutorial and pastoral delivery, vocational qualifications and personal development programmes. Staff are expected to contribute to curriculum planning, learner progress monitoring, quality improvement activities and enrichment opportunities that support positive learner outcomes.

As a tutor within the department, the role include being responsible for monitoring attendance, achievement and learner progress, setting targets, completing reviews and maintaining accurate records through college systems including ProMonitor and Unit-e. The role also includes supporting learners with additional needs and barriers to learning, working collaboratively with internal and external support services and creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The postholder will contribute to the college’s quality improvement processes, including observation activities, self‑assessment, Internal Quality Assurance (IQA), standardisation and continuous professional development activities linked to the role.

KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment activities across the CORE department.
• Act as a personal tutor for learner groups, providing academic, pastoral and progression support.
• Develop and maintain Schemes of Work, lesson resources and assessment materials in line with Awarding Body requirements for qualifications delivered within the department.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and achievement using college systems including ProMonitor and Unit-e.
• Deliver Functional Skills English and/or Maths, Thrive and vocational content as required.
• Support learners with EHCPs, LLDDs and additional barriers to learning through inclusive teaching strategies and appropriate interventions.
• Contribute to quality improvement processes including learning walks, lesson visits, IQA activities and standardisation.
• Promote and embed the College’s values, the HoW College 5C’s (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, Collaboration and Company Behaviours) and the 6L’s of Learning within teaching, learning and pastoral practice, supporting learners to develop the personal, academic and employability skills required for successful progression.
• Maintain accurate learner records and ensure all administrative responsibilities are completed in line with college requirements.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum, safeguarding, wellbeing and external support teams to promote positive learner outcomes.
• Participate in recruitment activities, interviews, open events and transition activities.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and British Values within all aspects of delivery.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• To participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
• To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
• To actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
• To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
• To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.

This Job Description is current at the date shown below and is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake. In consultation with the post holder, it may be changed from time to time by the College to meet changing circumstances.

June 2026

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The appointment is subject to the Conditions of Service for Academic Staff.

All successful applicants will undergo the following checks:

• Enhanced DBS
• 2 x References, one of which must be your current or most recent employer
• Qualification validation check

SALARY

Salary for the CORE Tutor role will be aligned to the College Lecturing Pay Scale up to Lecturer Scale Point 30 starting at £35,610 - £38,382, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Staff appointed to the CORE Tutor role will progress through the agreed salary scale on an annual incremental basis, subject to satisfactory performance and successful completion of probationary requirements.

All appointments will be made in line with the College’s approved pay and grading arrangements.

HOURS OF WORK

The hours of work will be based on 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.

This is a temporary contract and will end in July 2027.

ANNUAL LEAVE

The post carries 32 days of bookable annual leave, plus 8 public bank holidays and 6 efficiency days.

Please note that only in exceptional circumstances, with your directors permission, will staff be able to take more than 3 consecutive weeks of leave in any leave year.

PENSION SCHEME

The post is eligible for membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

All newly appointed staff have to serve a 9 month probationary period. During the probationary period you will have to complete the Corporate staff induction, a Teaching and Learning Induction session if you deliver learning and additional mandatory courses on: Equality & Diversity session, Keeping Children safe in Education, Safeguarding Training session, Prevent, GDPR, Cyber Security and Health & Safety training session. Failure to complete these will prevent you from successfully completing your probation.

REFERENCES

All candidates have to have 2 satisfactory references.

LOCATION

The successful applicant will be based cross campus.

VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.

CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION

If you are required to obtain a qualification as a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds, and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.

MATHS AND ENGLISH

All staff are required to have a minimum level 2 qualification in both English and Maths. If you are not already in receipt of one or both of these qualifications, you will be expected to obtain it (them) during your employment at the College.

SAFEGUARDING

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All newly appointed staff will be required to undertake safeguarding training during their probationary period.

Heart of Worcestershire College adheres to the Department of Education’s guidance on ‘Keeping children safe in Education’. As part of your induction, you will be required to read and understand part 1 of this document.

ONLINE CHECKS

Candidates shortlisted for interview and then subsequently become successful in the recruitment process and prior to a formal offer of employment being made will be subject to online checks being carried out by a neutral party not directly involved in the recruitment process. Consent for these checks was requested at application stage.

DISCLOSURE & BARRING CHECK

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The costs of this check will be deducted from the applicants first salary payment from the College. The College adheres to the DBS Code of Practice and has policies covering the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. Copies of these are available on request.

RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS

The College is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.

As an organisation we use the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to assess the suitability of all prospective appointments. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.

Applicants/employees are required to declare any pending criminal prosecutions they may have as well as any spent criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings as defined under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. The only exception to this requirement is that applicants/employees do not need to disclose any ‘protected’ cautions, or convictions as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013.

Please read the ‘Guidance Note to applicants on disclosing information about cautions and convictions in their application’ document before you complete your application form.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of any offences.

TRAINING

All successful applicants will be required to undertake all mandatory training and update sessions and any appropriate training and development as required, including Health and Safety.

SMOKING POLICY

HoW College is a Smoke Free environment from the effects of direct/indirect contact with smoking, including using the following:

• Cigarettes
• E-cigarettes
• Vaporisers
• Pipe smoking
• Cigars
• And all other associated smoking products

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Candidates with a disability should contact the HR Department before interview if they require any adjustments to be made for the interview and/or selection tests.

APPLICATIONS

A completed application form should be submitted. Curriculum vitae will not be accepted as a substitute.

It would greatly assist the shortlisting panel if the information submitted on your application clearly identifies and demonstrates how your qualities match those listed under the essential requirements on the person specification.

Please remember that it is not sufficient to merely repeat what is in the specification – you must show how you meet each requirement. You must also provide details under ‘previous employment’ which must include all employment undertaken since leaving full time education.

Completed application forms should be submitted via our website by 12th November 2026.

INTERVIEWS

The Interview date for this post is TBC; short‑listed candidates will be notified with the details for interview. In view of the high cost of postage, it is not our intention to notify unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful and accept our thanks for your interest in applying. College reserves the right to withdraw a position before the closing date if the appointment has beenarranged or no longer required.

DATA PROTECTION/GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)

Please be aware that HoW College complies with the current Data Protection Act and is currently developing systems to