Pastoral Tutor - Child, Health & Social Work Professions in Accrington

Salary: Up to £31,429.33 per annum (£35,626.51 full time equivalent), depending on experience

Hours: 37 per week

Working Weeks: 40 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Accrington & Rossendale College

Closing Date: Midnight, Wednesday 24 June 2026

Interview Date: Friday 3 July 2026

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

We are looking for a committed and student-focused Pastoral Tutor to join our Child, Health & Social Work Professions department. The role will involve delivering high-quality pastoral care including academic support and personal development guidance. You will empower students to overcome challenges, achieve their potential, and prepare for their next steps—whether in further education, employment, or apprenticeships.

At East Lancashire Learning Group, we believe in never stopping at good enough. We strive for excellence, take ownership, support students with care, and go above and beyond to make a real impact. If you share these values and have a passion for helping learners succeed, we’d love to hear from you!

This role will be based at our Accrington & Rossendale College campus, with potential travel across other locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality group sessions and one-to-one support meetings that help students maximise academic progress and develop essential life skills.
• Lead engaging tutorials aligned with the Group's tutorial programme, ensuring students build confidence, resilience, and employability skills.
• Develop and share resources that enhance the tutorial programme and contribute to a high-quality student experience.
• Organise and support enrichment and enhancement activities, including employer engagement and external visits, to provide learning beyond the classroom.
• Take ownership of student attendance and engagement, using reporting tools to identify at-risk learners and implementing proactive interventions.
• Support students through challenges by maintaining close communication with them and their families, making daily calls where necessary, arranging interventions, and re-engaging learners through personalised action plans.
• Set and review SMART targets with individual learners to track progress and drive improvement.
• Work closely with the Group's Additional Learning Support team, ensuring every learner receives the tailored support they need.
• Collaborate with students, parents/carers, and cross-college support staff to remove barriers to success.
• Promote a culture of respect, motivation, and ambition, addressing inappropriate behaviour in line with college policies.
• Help students see beyond their qualifications by supporting progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study.
• Stay up to date with student management and communication strategies, ensuring best practice in pastoral support.
• Deliver high quality always, everywhere — work with internal and external partners to create meaningful opportunities for student growth and success.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Delivering engaging pastoral and employability sessions as part of our Child, Health & Social Work programmes, ensuring students develop essential life and career skills.
• Planning and preparing high-quality learning experiences that support students' personal and professional development.
• Communicating with parents and guardians to encourage positive behaviour, attendance, and engagement.
• Working collaboratively with the department to support students in achieving their qualifications and future career aspirations.

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English.
• Experience in pastoral support, student mentoring, personal tutoring or a related role.
• A passionate and enthusiastic team player who is committed to student success.
• A recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, or a willingness to undertake one.
• A degree-level or professional qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent industry experience.

What We Offer in Return:

• Access to a workplace pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our “working for us” section of our website for a full list of our benefits.

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team. All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

East Lancashire Learning Group reserves the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.