Personal Development Tutor (EL398)

Cheshire College South and West; Ellesmere Port; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with generous employer

Up to 51 days annual leave

Onsite facilities

Employee referral scheme

Résumé du poste

Cheshire College South and West is seeking a Personal Development Tutor to deliver group tutorials on personal development themes and conduct personal inductions to promote belonging and resilience. The role supports student progress, participates in enrichment activities, and requires effective use of monitoring systems for attendance and outcomes.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification with GCSEs in English and Maths, have excellent tutoring and mentoring skills, and be able to work

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification required.
• 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 sensitive topics.
• Experience delivering to groups of 16–18 year olds.
• Good knowledge of target setting and review methods.
• Empathy and sensitivity in student support.
• DBS check enhanced.

Responsabilités

• Deliver group tutorial sessions on personal development themes including Employability, British Values, Equality & Diversity and PREVENT.
• Conduct personal inductions to build belonging and resilience.
• Refer students to specialist services as needed after discussions with relevant staff.
• Support learner participation in enrichment and learner voice activities.
• Support students with academic/personal progress and target review.
• Use systems to monitor attendance and address issues.

Connaissances

Personal tutoring

Empathy

Communication

Mentoring

Formation

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English & Maths (at least grade C/4 or equivalent)

Description du poste

Personal Development Tutor (EL398)

Salary: £29,838 to £32,579 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, part year working (38 weeks per year).
Location: Ellesmere Port Campus

A new opportunity has arisen for an inspirational person to join our College in the role of Personal Development Tutor at our Crewe Campus.

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 3 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.

Selection process will be held on 18 November 2026.

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
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.

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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references sought.