Personal Development Tutor

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a dedicated tutor to support the BPC Grow personal development programme at Bournemouth and Poole College. You will build relationships with a cohort, deliver interactive tutorials and monitor attendance within term-time hours.

Working with teaching teams, you will provide safeguarding support, keyworking for Children in Care and Care Leavers, and help students' wellbeing, confidence and progression through tailored guidance and group activities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade A–C / 9–4
• Experience supporting young people in an educational or pastoral setting

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with a cohort as their trusted first contact during the move into college
• Deliver interactive BPC Grow tutorials, workshops and group activities using student-led approaches
• Support students' academic progress, wellbeing, confidence and personal development
• Monitor attendance and engagement, working with teaching teams to improve it
• Act as first point of contact for safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, following procedures and referring to specialist teams
• Give tailored support to vulnerable learners, including keyworking for Children in Care and Care Leavers

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivating students

Student engagement

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Student-centred approach

Education

GCSEs English and Maths (A–C / 9–4)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This permanent post runs the BPC Grow personal development tutorial programme at Bournemouth and Poole College. The tutor builds relationships with a cohort, delivers interactive tutorials and workshops, and monitors attendance while working with teaching teams. The role is term-time only at 37 hours a week and includes keyworking for Children in Care and Care Leavers. An enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work are required.

What the job involves

• Build supportive relationships with a cohort as their trusted first contact during the move into college
• Deliver interactive BPC Grow tutorials, workshops and group activities using student-led approaches
• Support students' academic progress, wellbeing, confidence and personal development
• Monitor attendance and engagement, working with teaching teams to improve it
• Act as first point of contact for safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, following procedures and referring to specialist teams
• Give tailored support to vulnerable learners, including keyworking for Children in Care and Care Leavers

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade A–C / 9–4

Experience

• Experience supporting young people in an educational or pastoral setting

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivating, engaging and inspiring students
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Collaborative, proactive and student-centred approach

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion