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Brighton MET College, part of the Chichester College Group

£27,785 - £30,364 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our fantastic Pastoral Support team as a Pastoral Support Tutor. This full‑time permanent position involves providing pastoral and academic support to our full‑time learners on a 1:1 and group basis, including weekly tutorial sessions.

• Providing targeted support to students aged 16-19 to ensure they achieve their full potential at college.
• Developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of students’ support needs.
• Setting and working towards targets, managing time effectively to meet tight deadlines.

• Experience supporting students in a similar age range.
• High motivation and effective time management skills.
• A proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Local Government Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more – check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you’ll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It’s an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

The Brighton MET central campus has recently benefited from a 16-million‑pound reinvestment, and we are proud to offer our school leavers, apprentices and adult learners cutting‑edge facilities in the heart of the City.

Closing date: 15 December 2025

Interview date: 7 January 2026

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer