Progress Tutor - Warrington - Immediate Start

Tradewind Recruitment; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay up to £115

Weekly pay

Temporary assignment up to 3 months

Experience in FE environment

CPD through The National College

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Progress Tutor for a further education college in Warrington, starting ASAP for up to three months. The role focuses on pastoral and academic guidance for post-16 students, supporting attendance, progression and personal development.

You will work with A Levels and vocational programmes, conduct progress reviews, monitor progress and provide targeted support to help students stay engaged and achieve their goals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting post-16 learners (16-19) in FE or sixth form.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to monitor attendance, engagement and academic progress.
• Experience delivering personal development tutorials and targeted student support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal development tutorials and support students' wider learning.
• Conduct one-to-one progress reviews and set improvement targets.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality and academic performance.
• Support students with personal development, motivation and independent learning.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately.
• Collaborate with teaching and pastoral staff to provide intervention.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, attendance and progress.
• Communicate with parents/carers as needed.
• Assist with UCAS applications, personal statements and progression.
• Prepare student progress summaries and references.

Skills

Pastoral support

Student support

UCAS guidance

Attendance monitoring

Education

Experience in FE/6th form

Secondary education experience

Job description

Progress Tutor - Warrington - Immediate Start Location: Warrington, Cheshire Pay: Up to £115 per day, dependent on experience Start Date: ASAP Duration: Temporary assignment for up to 3 months Contract: Further Education / Sixth Form College

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Progress Tutor to join a further education college in Warrington on an immediate basis for up to three months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Progress Tutor, Pastoral Support Officer, Student Support Adviser or education professional who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their academic and personal potential.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting post-16 students with their attendance, academic progress, personal development and future career aspirations. This position would suit someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people, providing individualised guidance and helping students overcome barriers to achievement.

The Role - Progress Tutor

As a Progress Tutor, you will provide pastoral and academic guidance to students studying a range of post-16 qualifications, including A Levels and vocational programmes. Working alongside the wider pastoral and student support teams, you will monitor progress, identify areas for improvement and provide targeted support to help students remain engaged and achieve their goals.

• Delivering personal development tutorials and supporting students' wider learning and development
• Conducting one-to-one student progress reviews, identifying barriers to achievement and agreeing improvement targets
• Monitoring student attendance, punctuality, engagement and academic performance
• Supporting students with personal development, motivation and independent learning
• Identifying pastoral and wellbeing concerns and escalating safeguarding matters appropriately
• Working with teaching staff and pastoral colleagues to support students requiring additional intervention
• Maintaining accurate records of student meetings, attendance, progress and agreed action plans
• Communicating professionally with parents and carers where appropriate
• Supporting students with UCAS applications, personal statements, apprenticeships and employment pathways
• Preparing student progress summaries and university references where required
• Encouraging students to take responsibility for their learning, attendance and future progression

The role combines structured tutorial delivery with individual pastoral support, making it particularly suitable for candidates who can balance encouragement with clear expectations and accountability.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience supporting young people within secondary education, sixth form colleges, further education or pastoral support settings.

• Progress Tutors or Personal Tutors
• Pastoral Support Officers
• Student Support Advisers
• Learning Mentors
• Attendance or Student Engagement Officers
• Careers and Progression Advisers
• Teachers or education professionals with relevant pastoral experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience supporting young people aged 16-19 or within a comparable education setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to motivate students and establish positive professional relationships
• Experience monitoring attendance, engagement or academic progress
• Confidence delivering group tutorials and conducting individual student meetings
• Good organisational skills and accurate record keeping
• An understanding of safeguarding, student wellbeing and professional boundaries
• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral colleagues
• Availability to begin work at short notice
• Experience supporting students with UCAS applications, personal statements or post-16 progression would be particularly advantageous

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As a Progress Tutor working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay of up to £115, dependent on experience
• Weekly pay
• A genuine temporary opportunity for up to three months
• Experience working within a further education environment
• A dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Free professional development and CPD through The National College
• Support throughout registration and your placement
• Access to further education and pastoral support opportunities across Warrington and surrounding areas

Safeguarding and Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to travel reliably to Warrington. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced child workforce DBS check and satisfactory professional references.