Personal Tutor

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in the UK seeks Personal Tutors for full-time and part-time positions. Responsibilities include providing holistic support to students, promoting personal development, and engaging parents/guardians, with a salary ranging from £27,562 to £30,113 depending on experience. Excellent benefits package offered including pension contributions, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Employer Pension contributions

24 days annual leave, rising to 30

Health-related benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

On-site restaurant

Free early morning tea/coffee and toast

Qualifications

• Experience in a tutor capacity or equivalent is desirable.
• Ability to develop rapport with 16-19 year olds.
• Experience with Higher Education/UCAS application processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Make contact with parents/guardians of tutees within the first 6 weeks.
• Utilize the College monitoring system to implement appropriate support.
• Provide support for personal, domestic, or social difficulties.

Skills

Rapport building

Support for personal development

Behaviour management

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Job description

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Full-time and Part-time Positions available

Opportunities for term-time only (38 weeks) or whole year

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme College and Stafford College

Salary: £27,562 - £30,113 pro rata per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

We have numerous positions in various departments across the whole organisation available (Newcastle and Stafford based), and we are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to take up these positions.

Based in various curriculum areas across the whole organisation (Newcastle and Stafford), we are looking for enthusiastic, suitably qualified individuals to support students and measure the impact of tutorials, through identification of student strengths, aspirations and needs. You will agree and monitor targets to facilitate progress in both academic and personal goals, relative to their starting point. In addition to those with existing tutoring experience, this position would also suit someone currently working in a Teaching Assistant role and/or recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching.

You will deliver a variety of group tutorials that will support the students with their personal development and wellbeing. It is this holistic and varied support that will be crucial to improving students’ confidence in their next steps.

The College considers its tutorial system to be a vital element in the support, engagement and retention of students. As a Personal Tutor you will be a central contact for the student and will actively promote pastoral support from enrolment and right through to the end of the ‘student journey’. Along with the curriculum team, you will enable a supportive transition and induction process through contact with student and parents. This will be facilitated by your use of the College monitoring system.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To make contact with parents/guardians/carers of tutees within the first 6 weeks of the new academic year and throughout the course, to introduce your role, discuss progress, issues and attendance etc.

• To effectively utilise the College monitoring system to implement appropriate support and take action at an early stage.

• To provide support to students with personal, domestic or social difficulties and where appropriate to signpost them to additional support within or outside the College.

• To promote effective achievement and retention through the target setting and review process using their ILP (Individual Learning Plan) and through effective 1:1s.

• To promote acceptable learner behaviour, attendance, punctuality and progress.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience of working in a tutor capacity role or equivalent (Desirable).

• Is able to develop a good rapport with 16 - 19 year old learners both in a group situation and on a one to one basis.

• Experience of working with Higher Education / UCAS application processes (Desirable)

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions - up to £7,718 (LGPS)

• 24 days (pro rata) annual leave per year, rising to 30 following 5 years’ service PLUS bank holidays and Christmas closure

• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).

• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.

• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).

• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.

The closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 24th June 2025.

Interview date is Friday 4th July 2025

Local Government Pension Scheme, Excellent Training and Development Opportunities, 25 days Annual Leave rising to 30 after 5 years plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure period.

Safeguarding Statement

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

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PERSONAL TUTOR

Full-time and Part-time Positions available

Opportunities for term-time only (38 weeks) or whole year

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme College and Stafford College

Salary: £27,562 - £30,113 pro rata per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

We have numerous positions in various departments across the whole organisation available (Newcastle and Stafford based), and we are looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to take up these positions.

Based in various curriculum areas across the whole organisation (Newcastle and Stafford), we are looking for enthusiastic, suitably qualified individuals to support students and measure the impact of tutorials, through identification of student strengths, aspirations and needs. You will agree and monitor targets to facilitate progress in both academic and personal goals, relative to their starting point. In addition to those with existing tutoring experience, this position would also suit someone currently working in a Teaching Assistant role and/or recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching.

You will deliver a variety of group tutorials that will support the students with their personal development and wellbeing. It is this holistic and varied support that will be crucial to improving students’ confidence in their next steps.

The College considers its tutorial system to be a vital element in the support, engagement and retention of students. As a Personal Tutor you will be a central contact for the student and will actively promote pastoral support from enrolment and right through to the end of the ‘student journey’. Along with the curriculum team, you will enable a supportive transition and induction process through contact with student and parents. This will be facilitated by your use of the College monitoring system.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To make contact with parents/guardians/carers of tutees within the first 6 weeks of the new academic year and throughout the course, to introduce your role, discuss progress, issues and attendance etc.

• To effectively utilise the College monitoring system to implement appropriate support and take action at an early stage.

• To provide support to students with personal, domestic or social difficulties and where appropriate to signpost them to additional support within or outside the College.

• To promote effective achievement and retention through the target setting and review process using their ILP (Individual Learning Plan) and through effective 1:1s.

• To conduct effective tutorial activities.

• To promote acceptable learner behaviour, attendance, punctuality and progress.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience of working in a tutor capacity role or equivalent (Desirable).

• Holds English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.

• Is able to develop a good rapport with 16 - 19 year old learners both in a group situation and on a one to one basis.

• Experience of working with Higher Education / UCAS application processes (Desirable)

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions - up to £7,718 (LGPS)

• 24 days (pro rata) annual leave per year, rising to 30 following 5 years’ service PLUS bank holidays and Christmas closure

• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).

• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.

• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).

• Free Parking

• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.

The closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 24th June 2025.

Interview date is Friday 4th July 2025

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme, Excellent Training and Development Opportunities, 25 days Annual Leave rising to 30 after 5 years plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure period.

Safeguarding Statement

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.