Pastoral Tutor (Construction)

Education Matters Group; Wennington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity with extension

Supportive college environment

Impactful student support

Job summary

Education Matters Group is seeking a Pastoral Tutor for a college in Wennington to support students in vocational construction courses. The role suits someone with a construction background who has moved into education or support roles, or is transitioning into education.

The position runs Mon–Fri, offering daily pay of £110–£140 and a chance to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives through targeted pastoral support and wellbeing monitoring.

Qualifications

• Experience or background in construction / trades / built environment.
• Experience working with young people in an education, mentoring, or support role.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A proactive, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Understanding safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students within the construction department.
• Support behaviour, attendance, and student engagement.
• Deliver one-to-one and group support sessions.
• Work closely with teaching staff to support learner progress.
• Monitor and track student development and wellbeing.
• Support students with barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Construction background

Youth engagement

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Safeguarding & wellbeing

Job description

We are currently supporting a well-established college in appointing a Pastoral Tutor with a background in Construction. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students studying vocational construction courses, helping them to stay engaged, motivated, and on track to achieve their goals.

This role is ideal for someone who has worked or studied within construction and has since moved into an education or support-based role, or is looking to transition into one.

Mon - Fri

£110 - £140 per day

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to students within the construction department
• Support behaviour, attendance, and student engagement
• Deliver one-to-one and group support sessions
• Work closely with teaching staff to support learner progress
• Monitor and track student development and wellbeing
• Support students with barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes

Person Specification

• Experience or background in construction / trades / built environment
• Experience working with young people in an education, mentoring, or support role
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A proactive, empathetic, and resilient approach
• Understanding of safeguarding and student wellbeing

Why Apply?

• Supportive and collaborative college environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on students’ lives
• Long-term opportunity with potential for extension