Specialised Personal Tutor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave policies

Family-friendly leave policies

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Occupational health support and confid

Local Government Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle toWork

Railcard and discounts

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a permanent personal tutor within the Skills Academy to support Construction students. The role focuses on delivering tutorial sessions, building relationships and using college systems to track progress. 29.6 hours per week, term-time only over 40 weeks, with occasional evenings and weekends.

An enhanced DBS check is required. You will collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure students receive appropriate support and progression guidance, helping

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tutorial sessions supporting personal development, wellbeing and progression.
• Build positive relationships with students and help them stay on track.
• Monitor progress, engagement and support needs using college systems.
• Identify concerns early and put interventions in place.
• Support students to overcome barriers to learning and engagement.
• Work with curriculum teams and support services so students get the right help.
• Support students to explore progression routes, including further study, apprenticeships, employment and higher education.
• Help students build confidence, employability skills and positive learning habits.
• Maintain accurate records of support, actions and follow-up.
• Work with parents, carers and colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisation

Tutorial delivery

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

Level 3 qualification

Job description

This permanent personal tutor post sits in the Skills Academy, within the Head of Studies team, and supports students on Construction courses. The work centres on tutorial sessions, building relationships with students and using college systems to track progress, flag concerns and arrange support. It suits someone who can pair warmth with clear expectations, and the 29.6 hours a week run term time only over 40 weeks, with occasional evening, weekend or bank holiday cover. An enhanced DBS check is required, and CVs are not accepted in place of the college application form.

What the job involves

• Deliver tutorial sessions supporting personal development, wellbeing and progression
• Build positive relationships with students and help them stay on track
• Monitor progress, engagement and support needs using college systems
• Identify concerns early and put interventions in place
• Support students to overcome barriers to learning and engagement
• Work with curriculum teams and support services so students get the right help
• Support students to explore progression routes, including further study, apprenticeships, employment and higher education
• Help students build confidence, employability skills and positive learning habits
• Maintain accurate records of support, actions and follow-up
• Work with parents, carers and colleagues where appropriate

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Experience

• Working with young people or students in an education, training, pastoral, youth work, coaching or mentoring setting

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Good organisation and ability to manage a varied student support workload
• Confidence delivering tutorial or group support activity
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Willing to travel across college sites when required
• Flexible to work occasional evenings, weekends or bank holidays
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• Willing to undertake continued professional development

Nice to have

• Qualification in education, youth work, coaching or mentoring
• Safeguarding, wellbeing, teaching or training experience

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave, including bank holidays, depending on role
• Family-friendly leave policies
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support and confidential counselling
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Railcard, Tusker Green Car Scheme and local and national discounts