FE Progress Tutor — Student Support & Development

Vision for Education Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in York is seeking a Progress Tutor to support post-16 students in a Further Education setting. You will manage a caseload, deliver weekly group tutorial sessions, provide individual support and pastoral guidance, and work with curriculum teams to remove barriers to learning.

The role requires a Level 2 in English and Maths, a degree or Level 5 qualification, and a Level 3 teaching qualification or willingness to achieve within two years.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
• A degree and/or professional Level 5 qualification.
• A Level 3 teaching qualification, or willingness to achieve this within two years.
• Previous teaching, tutoring, mentoring or coaching experience, ideally within Further Education.
• Experience supporting young people with their progression and development.
• An understanding of student engagement and motivation within a post-16 setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working pastorally with young people.
• The ability to work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams.
• A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Delivering weekly Progression and Development tutorial sessions, including employability and life skills.
• Providing engaging sessions through discussion, debate and digital learning activities.
• Conducting individual tutorials to monitor student progress, set targets and review achievement.
• Providing pastoral support and helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Monitoring attendance and punctuality and supporting students to improve their engagement.
• Helping students develop workload management, organisation and deadline-management skills.
• Working closely with curriculum teams to ensure students receive appropriate support.
• Liaising with work placement teams to ensure students have the evidence required for their qualifications.
• Working alongside safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive learning teams where additional support is required.
• Supporting students through the UCAS application process.
• Contributing to student induction and wider student events.
• Acting as an advocate for students where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate student records and progress information.
• Supporting student voice and ensuring students have opportunities to share their views.

Skills

Pastoral support

Group tutorials

Student progression guidance

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or Level 5 qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Level 3 teaching qualification

Job description

Vision for Education Ltd in York is seeking a Progress Tutor to support post-16 students in a Further Education setting. You will manage a caseload, deliver weekly group tutorial sessions, provide individual support and pastoral guidance, and work with curriculum teams to remove barriers to learning.

The role requires a Level 2 in English and Maths, a degree or Level 5 qualification, and a Level 3 teaching qualification or willingness to achieve within two years.