Pastoral Tutor (ESOL) 0.7 FTE

New City College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

New City College Redbridge campus is seeking an ESOL Pastoral Tutor to support 16–19-year-old ESOL learners in a part-time, permanent role. You will deliver weekly group tutorials and 1:1 pastoral support, helping learners build confidence, set SMART targets and stay engaged with their studies, while working with staff to monitor attendance, progress and wellbeing.

Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and enrichment activities forms a core part of the role, with term-time only scheduling and

Qualifications

• Experience of working with ESOL learners and understanding their pastoral and communication needs.
• Ability to build trust with learners from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging weekly group tutorials for 16–19-year-old ESOL learners.
• Provide 1:1 pastoral support and help learners set and review SMART targets.
• Monitor attendance, engagement and progress, coordinating support where needed.
• Work with ESOL teaching staff and wider college teams to promote student success.
• Support enrichment activities and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing.

Skills

Pastoral care

ESOL learners

Group tutorials

Communication skills

Job description

At New City College’s Redbridge campus, we are proud of thediverse and vibrant community of learners we serve. We are now seeking an ESOL PastoralTutor to join us on a part-time, permanent basis, supporting 16–19-year-oldESOL learners to achieve their potential and make the most oftheir time at college.

Working with ESOL students requires a thoughtful andindividualised approach. Our learners come from a wide range of backgrounds andmay have differing levels of English language proficiency, educationalexperience and support needs. Some may also face additional challenges orvulnerabilities that can affect their wellbeing, engagement and progress.

In this role, you will provide consistent pastoral support throughweekly group tutorials and one-to-one sessions, helping learners to buildconfidence, set goals, overcome barriers and stay engaged with their studies.You will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to monitorattendance and progress, identify learners who may be at risk, and ensureappropriate and timely support is put in place.

Beyond academic support, you will contribute to enrichmentactivities, promote wellbeing and personal development, and help create a safe,welcoming and inclusive environment in which our ESOL learners can thrive.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference inthe lives of young people while being part of a supportive and dedicated team.

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

Who You Are

You are someone who connects naturally with young people and isdriven by a genuine desire to help them succeed. You willbring experience of working with ESOL learners and an understanding of theparticular pastoral, educational and communication needs they may have.

You are patient, empathetic and adaptable, with the ability tobuild trust and communicate effectively with learners from a wide range ofcultural and linguistic backgrounds. You understand that individual learnersmay require different levels and types of support and are confident workingcollaboratively with teaching staff and wider support services to help themsucceed.

You will also have strong communication and organisational skillsand a good understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and studentwellbeing. Above all, you will be proactive, approachable and committed tohelping young people develop their confidence, independence and futureaspirations.

We’re looking for someone to step into a rewarding term-time role:

• Hours: 28 hours per week, across four days.
• Schedule: Start and finish times vary between 8:30am and 5:00pm,depending on the timetable
• TermTime Only: 40 weeks per year
• Dates: This year runs from mid-August, around GCSE results week,through to mid-July, slightly different from the standard school academiccalendar

This role offers consistency, a clear structure and the chance tomake a real impact during the academic year while enjoying extended breaksoutside of term time.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging weekly group tutorials tailoredto the needs of 16–19-year-oldESOL learners, supporting their personal development,confidence and wellbeing.
• Provide individual 1:1 pastoral support, helpingstudents to set and review achievable SMART targets.
• Monitor attendance, engagement and progress,identifying learners who may be at risk and coordinating appropriatesupport and interventions.
• Build positive and supportive relationships withlearners, recognising the differing cultural, linguistic and personalcircumstances they may bring.
• Work collaboratively with ESOL teaching staff,parents or carers where appropriate, and wider college support teams topromote student success.
• Support students with progression planning,helping them understand and explore their next steps in education,training or employment.
• Contribute to enrichment activities thatencourage participation, confidence, independence and a sense of belongingwithin the college community.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and an inclusiveenvironment in which all learners feel safe, respected and supported.
• 9. Support vulnerable learners, including ESOL, Looked AfterChildren (LAC) and care experienced students, by attending andcontributing to Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings, working withexternal agencies and college staff to ensure learners receive appropriatesupport and achieve successful outcomes.