Personal Tutor

Winstanley College; Far Moor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Winstanley College offers a Personal Tutor role to support students' academic progress, personal development and wellbeing throughout their time at College.

You will provide guidance, monitor attendance and progress, and help students set educational and career goals. The role involves liaising with tutors, services and carers to ensure proactive support and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with young people in an educational setting would be beneficial.
• Understanding of safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular one-to-one and group tutorials to support students' academic, personal and social development.
• Monitor and track student attendance, progress and behaviour.
• Support students in setting realistic academic and career goals and creating action plans.
• Liaise with subject tutors, support service and parents/carers as appropriate.
• Identify and refer students requiring additional support to relevant College services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation of students

Safeguarding understanding

Education

Relevant qualification in education, counselling, youth work or related fields

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Personal Tutor to join our Guidance team. As a Personal Tutor, you will play a vital role in supporting students' academic progress, personal development and well-being throughout their time at College. You will provide guidance, monitor student attendance and progress and help students set and achieve their educational and career goals. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people as they prepare for higher education, apprenticeships, or employment. Key Responsibilities

• Provide regular one-to-one and group tutorials to support students' academic, personal and social development
• Monitor and track student attendance, progress and behaviour
• Support students in setting realistic academic and career goals and creating action plans
• Liaise with subject tutors, support service and parents/carers as appropriate
• Identify and refer students requiring additional support to relevant College services
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with College policies

  A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their best

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting, preferably in a sixth form or education environment would be beneficial
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire students
• Understanding of safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Organised and able to manage caseloads effectively
• A positive, proactive and student centre approach
• Relevant qualification in education, counselling, youth work or related fields are desirable

  Winstanley College is a vibrant and inclusive sixth form College committed to providing outstanding education and support for our students aged 16 - 19. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of community, high achievement and dedication to helping every student reach their full potential., Winstanley College reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we have received a suitable field of candidates.