Personal development tutor (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the West Midlands is seeking an education support role to help young people stay on track and progress. No formal teaching qualification is required; enthusiasm for supporting learners is essential, drawing on experience in education, care, or related settings.

You will be a consistent point of contact for learners, offering pastoral guidance, 1:1 meetings, attendance monitoring, and support with UCAS applications and next steps in education or work.

Qualifications

• Pastoral support and mentoring experience.
• Attendance monitoring and behaviour support.
• UCAS applications and progression guidance.

Responsibilities

• Hold 1:1 meetings with learners to discuss progress and targets.
• Provide pastoral support throughout studies.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping and behaviour.
• Support learners with next steps, including UCAS, apprenticeships, further study and work.

Skills

Pastoral support

1:1 mentoring

Attendance management

UCAS support

Careers guidance

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp mid Level 27 August 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to get the most out of their education?

About the Role

You'll join an education provider in the West Midlands, working alongside learners to help them stay on track, overcome barriers and plan their next steps. No formal teaching qualification is required — what matters is a genuine enthusiasm for supporting learners, whether that comes from education, care or another background working with young adults.

You'll be a consistent point of contact for your learners, offering pastoral support and practical guidance throughout their programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Holding 1:1 meetings with learners to discuss progress and set targets.
• Providing pastoral support to learners throughout their studies.
• Monitoring and acting on issues with attendance, timekeeping and behaviour.
• Supporting learners with their next steps, including UCAS applications, apprenticeships, further study and work.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 2 qualification or higher in English and maths
• Experience working with young adults
• An Enhanced DBS, or a willingness to obtain one

Desirable (but not essential):

• Knowledge of additional learning needs
• Up to date safeguarding training, or a willingness to obtain it

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

• Level 2 qualification or higher in English and maths
• Experience working with young adults
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

Skills & Qualifications

Pastoral support 1:1 mentoring Progress monitoring Attendance management UCAS applications support Careers guidance