Pastoral Tutor 0.88 FTE

New City College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

New City College Rainham Campus is seeking a permanent Pastoral Tutor to guide learners through their time with us. You will deliver weekly tutorials and one-to-one sessions, helping students set meaningful goals and overcome personal or academic challenges.

Working with curriculum and support staff, you monitor attendance, identify learners who may need extra help, and ensure timely support. This term-time role offers consistency, enrichment activities, and a strong, inclusive campus culture

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care, youth work, or education is welcomed.
• Understanding safeguarding, equality, and student wellbeing.
• Proactive and empathetic approach to supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly group tutorials to support personal development.
• Provide 1:1 support to students and set SMART targets.
• Monitor attendance and identify at-risk learners.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, and support teams.
• Support progression planning, including UCAS and work experience.
• Contribute to enrichment and promote a positive campus culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Student wellbeing focus

Job description

The Role:

New City College Rainham Campus is a hands‑on,career‑driven environment where students develop the practical skills andconfidence they need to succeed in modern industry. Our campus is rooted inambition, teamwork, and a strong sense of community, a place where everylearner is supported to achieve their goals.

We are now seeking a permanent Pastoral Tutor tojoin our dedicated team and play a key role in guiding learners throughouttheir time with us. In this role, you will deliver weekly group tutorials andone‑to‑one sessions that help students set meaningful goals, stay motivated,and overcome personal or academic challenges. Working closely with curriculumand support staff, you will monitor attendance, identify learners who may needadditional help, and ensure they receive timely, effective support.

Alongside academic guidance, you will contribute toenrichment, promote wellbeing, and help foster the inclusive, respectful, andpositive culture that defines Rainham Campus. This permanent, part‑time roleoffers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people whilebeing part of a supportive and committed college community.

Learn whatit’s like to be a Pastoral tutor from our team

Who You Are:

You’resomeone who connects naturally with young people and is driven by a genuinedesire to help them succeed. You bring strong communication and organisationalskills, and you thrive in a collaborative environment. Whether you haveexperience in pastoral care, youth work, or education, you understand theimportance of safeguarding, equality, and student wellbeing. You’re proactive,empathetic, and ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of learners.

We’relooking for someone to step into a rewarding term‑time role:

• Hours: 35 hrs per week
• Schedule: Start and finish times vary between8:30am and 5:00pm, depending on the timetable
• TermTime Only: 40 weeks peryear
• Dates: This year runs from mid-August(around GCSE results week) through to mid-July - slightly different from thestandard school academic calendar

Thisrole offers consistency, a clear structure, and the chance to make a realimpact during the academic year while enjoying extended breaks outside of termtime.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Deliver engagingweekly group tutorials that support personal development and wellbeing.
• Provide 1:1support to students, setting and reviewing SMART targets.
• Monitorattendance and engagement, identifying and supporting at‑risk learners.
• Collaborate withteaching staff, parents, and support teams to ensure student success.
• Support studentswith progression planning, including UCAS and work experience.
• Contribute to enrichment activities and promote a positive campusculture.