Tutorial Area Manager - Construction, Engineering & Motor Vehicle and Digital, Creative & Business (Barnstaple, Internal NDC Applicants Only)

Exeter College; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Devon College is seeking a Tutorial Area Manager for Construction, Engineering & Motor Vehicle and Digital, Creative & Business to lead high-quality tutorial provision across faculties in Barnstaple. The role focuses on supporting learners to achieve strong outcomes through effective target setting, monitoring, and inclusive learning environments.

The TAM will collaborate on the Personal Development Programme, contribute to cross-college events, and work across college priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience as an exceptional tutor and ability to support learners across curriculum areas.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident managing difficult conversations with learners and parents.
• Enthusiastic, solution-focused and passionate about tutoring.
• Ability to collaborate across college faculties and support cross-college events.

Responsibilities

• Support learners through the college tutorial programme to achieve outcomes.
• Work with linked faculties to ensure effective tutorial provision.
• Contribute to Personal Development Programme and cross-college events.
• Promote a culture of respect and ambition within faculties.
• Set and monitor learner progress and behaviour targets.

Skills

Exceptional Tutor

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Difficult conversations

Solution oriented

Motivating learners

Job description

Tutorial Area Manager - Construction, Engineering & Motor Vehicle and Digital, Creative & Business (Barnstaple, Internal NDC Applicants Only)

Hours

Hours 37 weeks per week

Contract Type

Contract Type Permanent

Location

Location Barnstaple

Closing Date

Closing Date 13/11/2026

Job Description and Person Specification

An exciting opportunity has arisen through the creation of newly established Tutor Area Manager (TAM) roles at North Devon College, TAMs will work directly with their linked faculty or faculties to ensure learners are effectively supported through the college tutorial programme, enabling them to achieve the best possible outcomes and reach their full potential.

The roles will also provide an opportunity to work across the college, including collaboration on the Personal Development Programme and support for cross-college events and initiatives.

Successful candidates will be passionate about the impact that tutoring can have on young people and will bring a creative approach that inspires exceptional tutoring practice and innovation. The successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills, enabling them to build rapport with learners, parents and staff, drive high expectations and confidently manage tutoring provision across a broad range of curriculum areas.

We currently have two roles available, predominantly working within DCB and CEM. However, successful candidates may also be required to work across other faculties in line with college priorities and learner needs.

The opportunity

• A great chance to work with a strong, collaborative and enthusiastic team at North Devon College.
• Promote a culture of respect and ambition within your linked faculty or faculties.
• Create clear expectations of learner progress and behaviour through effective target setting and monitoring.
• Create an inclusive and stimulating environment in which learners can thrive.

The ideal candidate

• Experience of being an exceptional tutor.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident managing difficult conversations with learners and parents.
• Be enthusiastic, solution focused and passionate about the role of the tutor.

The closing date for the receipt of expressions of interest is 13th November at 12 noon.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and as a member of staff you would be expected to share this commitment.

North Devon College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.