Progress and Destination Tutor

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Colchester is seeking a Progress Destination Tutor to provide essential support for students adjusting to college life. This role involves guiding students, delivering engaging Personal Development sessions, and maintaining attendance records. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for youth development. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth while collaborating with teachers and families to ensure student success. Salary ranges from £14,319.66 to £15,616.20 per annum.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Confidence in monitoring attendance and applying college processes.
• Ability to engage groups and adapt resources for diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality pastoral guidance to help students settle into college.
• Deliver engaging Personal Development sessions on various topics.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and attitudes to learning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Student-centred approach

Proactive attitude

Job description

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

Progress Destination Tutor

Part time, full time salary £27,320-£29,783 per annum, actual salary £14,319.66-£15,616.20 per annum

What you'll do

• Provide high‑quality pastoral guidance to help students settle into college, identify their goals, and overcome any early barriers to learning.
• Deliver a weekly timetable of engaging Personal Development sessions on topics such as safeguarding, employability, staying safe, British values, wellbeing, and progression.
• Work proactively with students who are at risk of disengagement—especially in the first crucial weeks—to help them remain on programme and realise their potential.
• Hold regular 1:1 non‑academic tutorials, developing a strong understanding of each tutee and supporting them to complete all elements of their Study Programme.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and attitudes to learning, taking prompt and appropriate action when needed.
• Support students and curriculum teams to secure, record and complete 30 hours of work‑related experience.
• Use platforms such as Google Classroom to support delivery of Personal Development and employability content.
• Liaise regularly with lecturers, parents/guardians, and internal support services to ensure a joined‑up approach to student welfare and progress.
• Help students explore their next steps, including employment, apprenticeships, and Higher Education routes.
• Attend parent events, welcome days, open events, and other key college activities.
• Maintain and continually develop your own professional expertise.

What you'll bring

• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and organisational skills.
• The ability to engage groups, facilitate discussions and adapt resources to meet diverse needs.
• Confidence in monitoring attendance and applying college processes where required.
• A proactive, student‑centred approach with a commitment to safeguarding, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Why join us?

The chance to make a real difference to learners' lives and future opportunities within a supportive, collaborative environment with strong links across curriculum and support teams and plenty of opportunities for professional development and progression.

If you're motivated, caring, and ready to support students to achieve their best, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We do not work with recruitment or search agencies unless formally contracted in line with our PSL.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!