Personal Tutor in Construction (Worcester)

Heart of Worcestershire College; Worcester; On-site; GBP 7,700 - 8,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP 24/7

CPD

Qualifications advancement

Flexible working

Discounts package

Progression opportunities

Mentor support

Cycle to Work

Free onsite parking

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

HoW College in Worcester is seeking a Personal Tutor in Construction to support learner induction, deliver THRIVE tutorials and monitor progress, attendance and wellbeing. The role will require flexibility to travel to other campuses as needed and to uphold high standards of safeguarding and student support.

The successful candidate will be experienced, passionate and ambitious, with opportunities to develop skills across a wide range of activities within a welcoming, inclusive college.

Responsibilities

• Support learner induction and transition.
• Deliver and record THRIVE tutorials and progress reviews.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and wellbeing, identifying barriers to learning, supporting achievement, promoting positive behaviour and referring students to appropriate support services, including safeguarding concerns.
• Provide targeted support for vulnerable learners.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum staff, parents and carers to support learner success.
• Contribute to wider college initiatives and compliance

Job description

Personal Tutor in Construction (Worcester)

Job Title Personal Tutor in Construction (Worcester) Closing Date 17/11/2026 23:59 Pay Actual salary from £7,717.20 to £8,388.30 per annum based on 11.1 hours x 52 weeks. Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Hours 11.1 hours x 52 weeks Type Part Time

PLEASE NOTE: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. We would therefore advise interested candidates to apply promptly.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To become a Personal Tutor in our Construction department, we need someone who is experienced, passionate and ambitious.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

Although this position is centred on our Worcester campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Support learner induction and transition.
• Deliver and record THRIVE tutorials and progress reviews.
• Monitor learner progress, attendance and wellbeing, identifying barriers to learning, supporting achievement, promoting positive behaviour and referring students to appropriate support services, including safeguarding concerns.
• Provide targeted support for vulnerable learners.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum staff, parents and carers to support learner success.
• Contribute to wider college initiatives and compliance

ABOUT US. Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 17th November2026

INTERVIEWS

The Interview date for this post is TBC; short-listed candidates will be notified with details for interview. In view of the high cost of postage, it is not our intention to notify unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful and accept our thanks for your interest in applying. College reserves the right to withdraw a position before the closing date if the appointment has been arranged or no longer required.

DATA PROTECTION/GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)

Please be aware that HoW College complies with the current Data Protection Act and is currently developing systems to ensure that we will be fully compliant with GDPR when this comes into force in May 2018. GDPR is a European wide update to the Data Protection Act, with more requirements and stronger enforcement. As such we expect all staff to fully comply with the requirements of these legislations. Failure to do so will lead to formal disciplinary action.

Members of staff will be provided with guidance in relation to GDPR to ensure that full compliance is achieved and maintained within the College.

Further information can be obtained by using the following link:

https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/

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