Specialist Personal Tutor - Student Success & Progression

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave

EAP

Medicash

Railcard

Discount schemes

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre is seeking a Specialised Personal Tutor to support students enrolled in Construction disciplines. You will deliver tutorial sessions, foster relationships, monitor progress and implement interventions to help students achieve academic, personal and employability goals.

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with curriculum teams and support services.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• An Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people or students in an education, training, pastoral, youth work, coaching or mentoring setting.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage a varied student support workload.
• Confidence delivering tutorial or group support activity.
• An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A qualification in education, youth work, coaching or mentoring would be helpful.
• Safeguarding, wellbeing, teaching or training experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging tutorial sessions that support personal development, wellbeing and progression.
• Build positive relationships with students and help them stay on track.
• Support students to overcome barriers to learning and engagement.
• Monitor progress, engagement and support needs using college systems.
• Identify concerns early and put appropriate interventions in place.
• Work with curriculum teams and support services to make sure students get the right help.
• Support students to explore progression routes, including further study, apprenticeships, employment and higher education.
• Help students develop 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

Strong communication and relationship‑

Education

GCSE English and maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent

A Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre is seeking a Specialised Personal Tutor to support students enrolled in Construction disciplines. You will deliver tutorial sessions, foster relationships, monitor progress and implement interventions to help students achieve academic, personal and employability goals.

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with curriculum teams and support services.