Personal Development Tutor (EL395)

TES FE News; Crewe by Farndon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Personal Development Tutor to join their team. The successful candidate will facilitate various personal development sessions, support student growth, and contribute to their skills and knowledge development. This role is critical in fostering an inclusive and effective learning environment at the Chester Campus and offers competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Extensive professional development opportunities

35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Qualifications include Level 4 and GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Experience in delivering sessions to young people (16 to 18 years old).
• Need for an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group tutorial sessions on key themes including Employability and British Values.
• Conduct personal inductions for students and support their progress.
• Monitor attendance and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Excellent personal tutor skills

Empathy and sensitivity

Group delivery skills

Knowledge of tutorial themes

Education

Level 4 qualification

GCSEs C (4/5) in English and Maths

Job description

Job Overview

Personal Development Tutor (EL395)

Salary: £28,282 to £30,881 per annum, pro rata (£26,839 to £29,306 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, part year working (40 weeks per year).

Location: Chester Campus

New opportunities have arisen for inspirational people to join our College in the role of Personal Development Tutor.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver group tutorial sessions and activities to cover key personal development themes including Employability, British Values, Equality and Diversity and the PREVENT agenda;
• Conduct an effective personal induction for students to the College and develop both a sense of belonging and resilience to succeed;
• Meet with relevant managers and staff to discuss pastoral issues affecting any students giving concern and, where necessary, to refer students to more specialist services;
• Support learner participation in opportunities that develop skills and knowledge including enrichment and learner voice activities;
• Support students with academic/personal progress and review against targets on an individual basis in line with the College frequency standard. Insisting on high ambitions for all students; and
• Use dedicated systems to monitor attendance concerns with the cohort and proactively resolve issues.
  
  

Key Person Specification Requirements

• Level 4 qualification;
• GCSEs C (4/5) in English and Maths (or equivalent);
• Excellent personal tutor, advisor or mentor skills;
• Excellent knowledge of tutorial themes.
• Ability to deliver effective group tutorial sessions, including those on more sensitive topics;
• Experience of delivery to groups of young people (16 to 18 years old)
• Good working knowledge of target setting and review methods;
• Ability to work with empathy and sensitivity; and
• Enhanced DBS check.
  
  

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities;
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
• Competitive salary;
• Pension scheme;
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
• Online benefits platform;
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and
• Free onsite parking
  
  

How To Apply

Please complete our application form and return it to [e-mail] by 9am, 2 July 2025.

The selection process will take place on 7 July 2025 at our Chester campus.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We are unable to accept applications received via recruitment agencies.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

About Us

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunities for learners to make new friends.

Chester Campus

Our Impressive Facilities Are The Perfect Place For Learners To Meet New Friends And Be Immersed In An Environment That Is Ideal For Learning. As Well As Our Modern Classrooms, The Chester Campus Boasts

Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications

Impressive Art and Design Workshops;

Science Laboratories; and

Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals;