Personal Development Tutor - Team Leader (EL417) in Crewe

Key Responsibilities:

• Line manage and support a team of Personal Development Tutors within the campus area in the delivery of a high quality, engaging, relevant tutorial programme and effective 1:1 reviews.
• Overview and ensure attendance is robustly challenged and monitoring arrangements are in place to support learners to attend.
• To carry a small caseload of learners and support them in group tutorials and 1:1s.
• Undertake a key role providing pastoral, welfare and initial safeguarding support for learners and support the College to provide wrap around care for learners.
• Act as a point of contact for referrals and to make appropriate referrals.
• To work closely with curriculum and other departments to oversee the support and the quality assurance for attendance, progress and progression.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject (or equivalent).
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• PGCE/Cert Ed/Level 3 Education and Training (or equivalent) or actively working towards one of the qualifications.
• Good understanding of the personal development themes covered in group tutorials.
• Ability to deliver effective group tutorial sessions, including those on more sensitive topics.
• Awareness and understanding of what constitutes excellent pastoral, welfare and academic support.
• A clear understanding of the importance of student target setting, monitoring and reviewing to ensure achievement and a positive outcome for students.
• The ability to lead a team and ensure that departmental outcomes are achieved.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities.
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in various areas.
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification.
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS).
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities.
• Employee benefit platform.
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Staff Awards.

How to apply:

If you’re interested in this excellent opportunity, you can apply by sending a fully completed application form by 9am, 5 February 2026. We are unable to accept CVs. The selection process will take place on 10 February 2026. Please note that applications submitted via recruitment agencies cannot be considered.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.

Ellesmere Port Campus:

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy.
• Mock aircraft cabin.
• Fitness gym.
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons.
• Motor Vehicle Workshop with seven vehicle ramps.
• Strong links with local Employers such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Network ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals.
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.

Chester Campus:

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:

• Impressive Art and Design Workshops.
• Science Laboratories.
• Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals.
• Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications.