Pastoral Tutor - Creative & Digital in Nelson

Salary: Up to £15,714.66 per annum (£35,626.51 full time equivalent), depending on experience

Hours: 18.5 per week

Working Weeks: 40 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Nelson & Colne College

Closing Date: Midnight - Sunday 31 May 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.

We are looking for a committed and student‑focused Pastoral Tutor to join our Creative & Digital 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. This role will be based at our Nelson & Colne College campus, with potential travel across other locations as needed.

• Deliver high‑quality group sessions and one‑to‑one support meetings that help students maximise academic progress and develop essential life skills.
• Lead engaging and meaningful 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.

• Deliver engaging pastoral and employability sessions as part of our Creative & Digital 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 Creative & Digital team to support students in achieving their qualifications and future career aspirations.

• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English.
• An individual with 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.

• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions.
• 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.
• Fantastic family‑friendly policies.
• Free on‑site parking on all College sites.

Full list of benefits available on our website. Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website. Please contact our friendly HR Team for further questions. 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.