Tutorial and Personal Development Officer

City College Plymouth; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City College Plymouth is seeking an enthusiastic Tutorial & Personal Development Officer to design, coordinate and deliver an inspiring tutorial and personal development programme across the College, supporting learners to progress to employment, apprenticeships, higher education or self-employment.

You will champion wellbeing, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, working closely with curriculum and support teams to ensure every learner is supported to achieve their full potential

Qualifications

• Experience delivering tutorial and personal development programmes.
• Commitment to wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate and deliver an inspiring tutorial and personal development programme across the College.
• Support learners to progress to employment, apprenticeships, higher education or self-employment, while championing wellbeing and inclusion.

Job description

2 Positions Available

1x Term Time | Permanent | £26,274 Per Annum (Pro Rata of £30,236 Per Annum)

1x Term Time | Fixed Term Maternity | £26,274 Per Annum (Pro Rata of £30,236 Per Annum)

Who we are

Winner of the Best Place to Work at the Tech South West Awards 2025, City College Plymouth offers a culture the College is proud of. Our core values of Respect, Ownership and Integrity help create an environment that supports a passion for teaching and learning. These values guide our work as we enrich our community through knowledge, experience and skills so every student can achieve their best.

As one of the country’s largest providers of quality education and training, City College Plymouth is entering a period of transition to enable us to propel education into the future. We take pride in offering a learning environment and organisational culture that contribute positively to the health, wellbeing and sustainability of our community and enable all our students and staff to achieve their full potential.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and learner-centred Tutorial & Personal Development Officer to design, coordinate and deliver an inspiring tutorial and personal development programme. Working across the College, you will help learners develop the knowledge, skills, behaviours and confidence they need to progress successfully into employment, apprenticeships, higher education or self-employment. You will champion wellbeing, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, working closely with curriculum and support teams to ensure every learner is supported to achieve their full potential.

What Will You Bring to the Role

• Adapting: You will confidently manage a varied workload, respond positively to changing learner needs and priorities, and use information to continually improve tutorial delivery and learner outcomes.
• Collaborating: You will build positive relationships with learners, curriculum teams and support services, recognising individual needs and working collaboratively to provide timely support and meaningful personal development opportunities.
• Focused: You will remain calm and organised in challenging situations, make sound decisions that safeguard and support learners, and maintain high standards whilst delivering engaging group tutorials on a range of sensitive topics.
• Problem Solving: You will identify creative solutions to barriers affecting learner progress, evaluate information effectively and design engaging tutorial activities that prepare learners for successful futures.