Personal Progress Tutor

One Sixth Form College; Washbrook; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Free parking

Canteen

Staff development days

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

One Sixth Form College seeks a Personal Progress Tutor to provide high-quality academic and pastoral support to a defined student cohort across college departments. You will monitor progress, carry out Personal Development Reviews, and plan weekly Tutorial/PHSE sessions that develop students' personal, social and employability skills while preparing them for next steps.

You will identify safeguarding concerns, refer to careers advice and provide targeted support to address barriers to

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work with students, families, teaching staff and support teams.
• Experience in pastoral support and safeguarding is expected.

Responsibilities

• Monitor academic progress and engagement of a defined student cohort.
• Plan and facilitate an engaging tutorial programme and weekly Tutorial/PHSE sessions.
• Carry out Personal Development Reviews and monitor attendance and engagement.
• Provide targeted support and intervention to address barriers to achievement and progression.
• Support students to set and review SMART targets and develop employability skills.
• Identify safeguarding and wellbeing concerns and refer to relevant services when needed.
• Build positive relationships and ensure timely support and appropriate intervention.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching and mentoring

Pastoral support

Target setting

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

We are seeking a Personal Progress Tutor to provide high-quality academic and pastoral support to a defined student cohort across a range of college departments. The role focuses on monitoring academic progress, personal development and engagement, providing coaching and mentoring to enable students to achieve, progress and realise their full potential. You will support students to set and review SMART targets, carry out Personal Development Reviews, monitor attendance and engagement, and contribute to student support plans. You will plan and facilitate an engaging tutorial programme, including weekly Tutorial/PHSE sessions, which develops students' personal, social and employability skills while preparing them for their next steps. You will identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, make timely referrals to relevant support services such as careers advice, and provide targeted support and intervention to address barriers to achievement, attendance and progression. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, teaching staff and support teams. You will build positive relationships and ensure effective communication, timely support and appropriate intervention to promote student achievement, positive behaviour, engagement and successful progression.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various membership sand discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities,including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities
• Commitment to safeguarding