Personal Development Tutor

Weston College; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Weston College is seeking a Personal Development Tutor to inspire and guide learners, developing skills, confidence and employability. You will work with curriculum teams to plan enrichment activities, support progression to university, apprenticeships or skilled work, and help students navigate life and career choices.

The role operates term-time, 22.2 hours per week over 39 weeks, with on-site interviews at one of the campuses in Weston-super-Mare.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with young people or adults in an education or support setting.
• Awareness of issues shaping learners' lives and work today.
• Understand the challenges young people face as they progress through education and into work.
• Are organised, motivated, and able to engage and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group tutorial sessions on digital wellbeing and related life skills.
• Support learners in securing their first work placement or progression opportunities.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams and support staff to plan engaging, outcomes-driven activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to help learners stay motivated and plan their future steps.

Job description

At Weston College, our mission is simple: Creating Brighter Futures. We're one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, and we know that education is about much more than qualifications alone. That's where our Personal Development Tutors come in. Why this role matters This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and guide the next generation. As a Personal Development Tutor, you'll help students develop the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to succeed - not just in college, but in life. You'll bring the College's STEPS framework to life:

• Skills - building confidence, communication, and employability skills.
• Topical Points - exploring real-world issues that matter to young people.
• Engagement - getting students involved in events, workshops, and enrichment activities.
• Progression - work with our careers and employability coordinators to support learners to move on to university, apprenticeships, or skilled work.
• Self-Management - empowering them to take ownership of their goals and future.

Working hours and schedule

• 22.2 hours per week, term-time only, 39 weeks per year.
• The proposed working pattern is as follows:
  Tuesday - Thursday (22.2 hours)

What you'll be doing

No two days are the same. One morning you might be delivering a group tutorial session on digital wellbeing, and in the afternoon helping a student secure their first work placement. Later in the week you could be working with colleagues to plan new and innovative ways for their learners to develop life skills and knowledge. You’ll be a trusted guide for students, working closely with curriculum teams and support staff to make sure every learner feels motivated, supported, and ready for their next steps.

We're looking for

• Have experience working with young people or adults in an education or support setting.
• Awareness of issues shaping learners' lives and work today.
• Understand the challenges young people face as they progress through education and into work.
• Are organised, motivated, and able to engage and inspire others.

Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare.