PPD Tutor

The Henley College; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henley College in Henley-on-Thames seeks a dedicated Personal and Professional Development Tutor to support around 200 students through a structured tutorial programme. You will monitor progress, attendance and wellbeing, acting as a first point of contact for students, parents and staff, and deliver engaging sessions on wellbeing, employability, safeguarding and progression.

You will maintain accurate records, support course changes and help learners plan their next steps beyond College in

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with students, parents and staff.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Experience supporting individuals to achieve targets and progress.
• Ability to record, monitor and report on progress clearly.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Commitment to student-centred learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support the pastoral, social and academic development of ~200 students.
• Monitor progress, attendance and wellbeing; respond to concerns as first point of contact.
• Plan and deliver tutorial sessions on wellbeing, employability, careers, safeguarding and progression.
• Maintain accurate student records and support course changes.
• Prepare students for next steps beyond College.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Pastoral support

Record-keeping

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and student-focused individual to join our support staff team as a Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Tutor. In this key role, you will support the pastoral, social, and academic development of approximately 200 students through our structured tutorial programme.

You will play a vital role in monitoring student progress, attendance, and wellbeing, ensuring that learners are fully supported throughout their time at College. Acting as a first point of contact for students, parents, and staff, you will provide guidance, respond to concerns, and implement appropriate support or disciplinary processes when required.

Additionally, you will plan and deliver engaging tutorial sessions covering a range of topics including personal wellbeing, employability skills, careers, safeguarding, and progression opportunities. You will maintain accurate student records, support course changes, and ensure students are prepared for their next steps beyond College.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on student success and personal development at The Henley College.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills who can effectively manage a varied workload while supporting young people to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will have

• Level 3 (or higher) professional or academic qualification
• Experience supporting individuals to achieve targets and improve performance
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with students and staff
• Ability to record, monitor, and report on progress clearly and effectively
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
• Commitment to student-centred learning and development
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

This role is ideal for someone passionate about student development and wellbeing, who thrives in a structured, people-focused environment

The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, (HEART) - are central to everything we do.