Personal Development Tutor

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit a new Personal Development Tutor on a full-time basis (Term Time Only). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £22,042 - £23,525 Term Time salary (£25,662 - £27,388 FTE) per annum. 

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.  You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

The Personal Development Tutor Role:

As a Personal Development Tutor, you will deliver the cross college Personal Development Tutorial Programme and to provide ongoing support to students to promote their achievement across all aspects of the study programme within the designated curriculum area Science, Care, Health & Foundation.

Responsibilities as our Personal Development Tutor will include: 

• Developing a relationship with their cohort of students, providing a trusted friendly point of contact
• Working with students to promote pastoral and academic success, self-esteem, self-confidence and achievement
• Delivering the weekly tutorials aspect of the Study Programme Timetable
• Monitoring student progress to ensure progress is being made through close liaison with departmental teaching staff including those teaching English and mathematics
• Reporting regularly to the Learning Manager on students who are a cause for concern.
• Working closely with teaching team to monitor and ensure excellent attendance of students within their cohort.
• Maintaining and updating student records systems to facilitate communication and the reporting of data 
• Liaising between student/Director of Learning/Learning Manager/subject teacher/student support/ parents or carers
• Supporting students through their preparation for progression in conjunction with other members of the Careers Advice and Guidance Team and Industry Placement team
• Supporting and delivering progression activities as required
• Working alongside the Learning Managers, Student Support, Cross College Personal Development Manager and Wellbeing

 *The above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and grading of the post.

As our Personal Development Tutor, you’ll ideally have: 

• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths
• Proven track record of success in supporting young people.
• Ability to work with young people, parents/carers and colleagues, as appropriate
• Knowledge of post-16 education and training
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Communication skills including written and verbal
• Able to motivate students
• Empathy with and strong commitment to meeting the needs of individual students

Benefits you will receive:

 You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary: 

• 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
• up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
• Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
• Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Personal Development Tutor role, then please click ‘apply’ now!

Closing Date: 14 April 2024

Planned Interview Date: 23 April 2024

We reserve the right to close this post early if there is a high level of applicants

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.