Personal Tutor

Winstanley College; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Free parking

On-site Costa & Starbucks

Professional development

Job summary

Winstanley College in Billinge, Wigan, is seeking a dedicated Personal Tutor to support students’ academic progress, personal development and wellbeing throughout their time at College. You will provide regular tutorials, monitor attendance and progress and help students set and achieve education and career goals.

Working within the Guidance team, you will liaise with subject tutors, support services and parents as appropriate, promote a positive inclusive environment and maintain accurate

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Passion for supporting young people to achieve their best.
• 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.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with College policies.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Organised and caseload management

Motivate and inspire students

Student-centred approach

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Personal Tutor

Location: Winstanley College, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF

Salary: S9 £26,818 – S11 £28,634 (actual £23,945 - £25,567)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until July 2027

Term Time + 5 days

Working Hours: Monday to Friday / 8.30 – 4.30 pm (45-minute unpaid lunch)

Start Date: ASAP

Application closing date: 28th September 2026

About Us

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.

The Role

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

About You

• 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

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement and College-wide wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking / easy access to local public transport
• On-site Costa & Starbucks

Additional Information

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds

Winstanley College reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we have received a suitable field of candidates.