Personal Development Tutor - Digital and Computing

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 29,291 - 30,786; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council in Huddersfield is looking for a Personal Development Tutor - Digital and Computing. This role involves delivering high-quality personal development tutorials to students aged 14-19 and supporting their progress. The ideal candidate will have a PGCE or equivalent, as well as experience in educational settings.

The position is full-time, requiring a commitment to safeguarding and embedding values of kindness, unity, and excellence in their teaching approach. Salary ranges from £29,291 to £30,786.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with hard-to-reach students.
• Understand and support various student needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal development tutorials through group sessions.
• Support and monitor an identified caseload of students.
• Embed careers education and prepare students for work placements.

Skills

Experience working with 14–19-year-old hard-to-reach students

Ability to understand student problems

Effective communication skills

Education

PGCE or teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Job Description

Job Reference: ATR93625

Application deadline: 09/07/2026

Salary: £29,291.00 – £30,786.00

Job Title: Personal Development Tutor - Digital and Computing

Location: Huddersfield

Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 hours / 52 weeks

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality personal development tutorials through weekly group sessions.
• Support an identified caseload of students and monitor progress, attendance and engagement.
• Embed careers education, employability and work readiness into the tutorial programme; support students with work placement preparation and mandatory administration.
• Help learners develop personal, social and study skills needed to overcome barriers to learning.
• Work effectively with curriculum teams, pastoral services, SEND, careers and safeguarding staff.
• Deliver workshops focused on health, wellbeing, equality, inclusion and British Values.
• Contribute to enrichment activities and employer engagement.
• Maintain accurate record‑keeping.
• Commit to safeguarding and the College’s values.

Qualifications

• PGCE, Certificate in Education or teaching qualification (willingness to work towards this within two years) and demonstrable experience working with 14‑19‑year‑old hard‑to‑reach students.
• Ability to understand a range of student problems within an educational setting and demonstrate College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work‑life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre‑employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

Closing Date

09 th July 2026