Student Development & Wellbeing Tutor

onlyFE; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournemouth and Poole College is seeking a passionate Personal Development Tutor to deliver the BPC Grow programme, supporting students to succeed academically, personally and professionally.

The role is a full-time, term-time only, permanent position working 37 hours per week with a salary of £25,218-£25,809 TTO (£28,691-£29,639 FTE). You will build strong relationships, support wellbeing, attendance and safeguarding, and act as a keyworker for CiC and Care Leavers.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade A–C / 9–4).
• Experience supporting young people in an educational or pastoral setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate, engage, and inspire students.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools.
• A collaborative, proactive, and student-centred approach.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, supportive relationships with a cohort of students, acting as a trusted point of contact to aid their transition into college life.
• Deliver engaging, interactive BPC Grow tutorial sessions, workshops, and group activities using student-led approaches.
• Support students’ academic progress, wellbeing, confidence, and personal development.
• Monitor attendance and engagement, working closely with teaching teams to drive improvement.
• Act as a first point of contact for safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, applying appropriate procedures and signposting to specialist teams.
• Provide tailored support for vulnerable learners, including acting as a keyworker for Children in Care (CiC) and Care Leavers.

Skills

Pastoral support

Communication

Organisational skills

Motivation & engagement

Safeguarding awareness

Collaborative approach

Digital literacy

Student-centred approach

Education

GCSEs English & Maths (A–C / 9–4)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bournemouth and Poole College is seeking a passionate Personal Development Tutor to deliver the BPC Grow programme, supporting students to succeed academically, personally and professionally.

The role is a full-time, term-time only, permanent position working 37 hours per week with a salary of £25,218-£25,809 TTO (£28,691-£29,639 FTE). You will build strong relationships, support wellbeing, attendance and safeguarding, and act as a keyworker for CiC and Care Leavers.