Pastoral Tutor

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS included

Free onsite parking

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Work Life Balance policies

Onsite Café

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a part-time Pastoral Support Tutor in our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus, on a permanent, term-time basis. The role involves 22 hours per week over 37 term-time weeks, with a salary on Scale H of the Support Staff pay scale (H20–H22, pro-rata to part-time).

The tutor will deliver group sessions and one-to-one coaching to promote wellbeing and student success.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification is essential, with Level 2 English and Maths (or GCSE equivalents).
• Experience supporting young people’s personal and social development is required.
• Strong IT and administrative capabilities, with safeguarding procedures knowledge (CPOMS).
• Background in teaching, youth work, coaching or counselling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted group sessions and one-to-one coaching to promote wellbeing, attainment and retention.
• Maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and monitor progress of students at risk of non-achievement.
• Support vulnerable learners (e.g., Children in Care or EHCP holders) and contribute to safeguarding and college-wide events.

Skills

Welfare guidance

Behaviour management

Student support

Administrative tasks

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Tools

CPOMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pastoral Support Tutor

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Pastoral Support Tutor to join our Business Department at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus on a permanent, term-time only basis.

This Pastoral Support Tutor role involves working on a part-time, term time only basis working 22 hours per week for 37 term time weeks per year. It offers a salary on Scale H of the Support Staff pay scale between H20 £14,611.65 and H22 £15,550.50 (H20 £29,586 to H22 £31,487 FTE).

The Pastoral Support Tutor within the Business Department at Berkshire College of Agriculture delivers targeted group sessions and one-to-one coaching to promote student wellbeing, academic achievement, and retention.

• Acting as a primary point of contact for welfare, financial guidance, and behavioural management, the role requires close collaboration with teachers, curriculum managers, parents, and safeguarding teams.
• Core responsibilities include maintaining Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), identifying and supporting learners at risk of non-achievement, assisting vulnerable students, such as Children in Care or those with EHCPs, and contributing to college events, student voice activities, and administrative data tracking.

Candidates must possess a Level 3 qualification along with Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) qualifications in English and Mathematics. Essential attributes include proven experience supporting young people's personal and social development, strong IT and administrative capabilities, and demonstrated ability to manage challenging behaviour in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications or background experience in teaching, youth work, coaching, or counselling, alongside familiarity with post-16 educational settings, safeguarding procedures (CPOMS), employability skills development, and classroom facilitation on Prevent Duty topics, are also key requirements for the role.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

Our staff benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on 5th December 2026*.