Personal Tutor in Electrical in Bromsgrove

Closing Date: 02/07/2026 23:59

Pay: Actual Salary: £20,579.20 - £22,368.80 based on 29.6 Hours x 52 Weeks. Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Hours: 29.6 Hours x 52 Weeks

Type: Part Time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To become a Personal Tutor in our Engineering department, we need someone who is experienced, passionate and has good communication skills. The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities. We have a variety of students from the surrounding area; we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college. Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools. Although this position is based at our Bromsgrove campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. You will support in many aspects, to name a few:

• Support delivery of tutorial programmes and student induction.
• Help students settle in and develop a sense of belonging.
• Plan and deliver tailored group tutorials.
• Provide study skills, learning strategies, and career guidance.
• Set targets, track progress, and monitor attendance.
• Identify and support at-risk students through interventions.
• Provide feedback to improve performance and personal development.
• Maintain records and use systems (ILP) to track progress.
• Work with support services and advocate for vulnerable students.
• Assist with references, progression, and disciplinary actions.
• Support teaching, learning activities, and assessment.
• Use appropriate teaching methods and digital tools (ILT).
• Contribute to lesson planning, resources, and assessment processes.

THE PERKS:

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling.
• Regular Continuing Professional Development Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process.
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role).
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts.
• Fantastic progression opportunities.
• A mentor to support you in your new role.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only).
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities.

EEO STATEMENT:

WE HIRE PEOPLE. Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make‑up. Together, we strengthen HoW. The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity. For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

A BIT MORE INFO:

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The purpose of the role is to act as a personal tutor for pastoral and academic matters, providing tutorial support for full time students, supervising their academic progress, setting ambitious targets and encouraging students to raise their aspirations to ensure students achieve their individual potential.

KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Pastoral and Academic Support:

• To follow the direction of the Curriculum Resource and Quality Leader for the department regarding the content and delivery of group Tutorial programmes and to liaise and collaborate with Learner Services Staff and Learning Centres where needed.
• To participate in the design and delivery of curriculum specific induction and tutorial programmes.
• To encourage the development of a positive group identity amongst students and a “sense of belonging” to the College and their course group.
• To assist students during induction to facilitate a smooth transition so that learners are well-informed and prepared for the demands of the new course.

Group Tutorial Support:

• To co‑ordinate and deliver an active group and support tutorial programme bespoke to the curriculum area.
• To provide advice and guidance to students on strategies, study skills, etc. to improve their own learning and performance and independence.
• To provide students, in collaboration with the Careers Service, with information on a range of career and progression pathways.

Support (1:1) Tutorial Support:

• To collaborate with Curriculum Manager and curriculum staff to set target grades, monitor and track academic progress to assist learners in achieving their agreed grades.
• To monitor attendance and progress, identify those at risk and supporting intervention tactics working with Curriculum Manager, curriculum staff, parents/guardians to get learners back on target.
• To provide feedback to students to enable them to improve grades and performance and assist them in developing personal development skills.
• To use the College ILP systems to monitor and address attendance, track progress and take appropriate action to maintain the students’ progress and support students to access their own ILPs to monitor their own progress.
• To liaise with Student Support Services to secure the appropriate support for students.
• To act as an advocate for vulnerable student groups, such as Looked After Children, Care leavers, young carers, etc.
• To maintain accurate student records to inform others of potential issues, difficulties and support requirements.
• To support the completion of references required for progression into further or higher education and employment.
• To assist students in meeting the actions from any disciplinary processes and any subsequent disciplinary outcomes.

Delivery and Support of Curriculum:

• To work with Curriculum Managers and curriculum teams to ensure learners achieve targets and meet set deadlines.
• To deliver learning based on collaboratively produced materials and resources. This includes preparing lesson plans and resources which contribute to an identified scheme of work, specific to the level or programme of study or identified learning outcomes.
• To make use of appropriate ILT, teaching & learning techniques and strategies in delivering learning in classroom and workshop settings.
• To support students in undertaking and completing ILT-based delivery and assessments.
• To assess portfolios of evidence or assessments and moderation activities for additional qualification aims.
• To assist in devising and delivering assessment plans/materials.

Additional Duties:

• To work as an integral part of a curriculum staff team, within College Directorates.
• To liaise with curriculum and support staff to compile and produce reports for parents and employers as required.
• To support curriculum staff with student interviews.
• To liaise with curriculum delivery and support staff.
• To contribute to college self-assessment processes.
• To attend internal and external staff development events when required.
• To undertake such other duties as are reasonably allocated either permanently or from time to time.
• To complete First Aid qualification and act as a duty first aider as required.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• To participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
• To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
• To actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
• To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
• To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

The appointment is subject to the Conditions of Service for Business Support Staff. All successful applicants will undergo the following checks:

• Enhanced DBS
• 2 x References, one of which must be your current or most recent employer
• Qualification validation check

SALARY:

The salary range for this post is from £20,579.20 - £22,368.80 per annum. Your starting salary will be dependent upon your qualifications and experience. Once you have successfully passed your probationary period, your salary will increase within the salary band on an annual incremental basis, until you reach the top of the salary scale.

HOURS OF WORK:

The hours of work will be based on 29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.

ANNUAL LEAVE:

The post carries 25 annual leave days, plus eight public bank holidays plus a further five concessionary days as ‘leave to be taken at the principal’s discretion’. After 2 years continuous service, your annual leave entitlement will increase to 30 days per annum. Please note that only in exceptional circumstances, with your director’s permission, will staff be able to take more than 3 consecutive weeks of leave in any leave year.

PENSION SCHEME:

The College operates an occupational pension scheme, namely the ‘Local Government Pension Scheme’.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

All newly appointed staff must serve a 9-month probationary period. During the probationary period you will have to complete the corporate staff induction, a Teaching and Learning Induction session if you deliver learning and additional mandatory courses on: Equality & Diversity session, Keeping Children safe in Education, Safeguarding Training session, Prevent, GDPR, Cyber Security and Health & Safety training session. Failure to complete this will prevent you from successfully completing your probation.

FIRST AID & FIRE MARSHALL:

As defined in the person specification of the job description, those staff with these responsibilities are required to undertake first aid and or fire marshal duties across the College, when called upon to do so. Staff must ensure they are up to date with the relevant training.

REFERENCES:

All candidates must have 2 satisfactory references.

LOCATION:

The successful applicant will be based at Bromsgrove but may be required to work at other locations from time to time.

VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS:

The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.

CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION:

If you are required to obtain a qualification as a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.

MATHS AND ENGLISH:

All staff are required to have a minimum level 2 qualification in both English and Maths. If you are not already in receipt of one or both qualifications, you will be expected to obtain it (them) during your employment at the College.

SAFEGUARDING:

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All newly appointed staff will be required to undertake safeguarding training during their probationary period. Heart of Worcestershire College adheres to the Department of Education’s guidance on ‘Keeping children safe in Education’. As part of your induction, you will be required to read and understand part 1 of this document.

ONLINE CHECKS:

Candidates shortlisted for interview and then subsequently become successful in the recruitment process and prior to a formal offer of employment being made will be subject to online checks being carried out by a neutral party not directly involved in the recruitment process. Consent for these checks was requested at application stage.

DISCLOSURE & BARRING CHECK:

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The costs of this check will be deducted from the applicants first salary payment from the College. The College adheres to the DBS Code of Practice and has policies covering the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. Copies of these are available on request.

SMOKING POLICY:

HoW College is a Smoke Free environment from the effects of direct/indirect contact with smoking, including using the following: Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, Vaporisers, Pipe smoking, Cigars and all other associated smoking products.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Candidates with a disability should contact the HR Department before interview if they require any adjustments to be made for the interview and/or selection tests.

DATA PROTECTION/GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR):

Please be aware that HoW College complies with the current Data Protection Act and is currently developing systems to ensure that we will be fully compliant with GDPR when this comes into force in May 2018. GDPR is a European wide update to the Data Protection Act, with more requirements and stronger enforcement. As such we expect all staff to fully comply with the requirements of this legislation. Failure to complete this will lead to formal disciplinary action. Members of staff will be provided with guidance in relation to GDPR to ensure that full compliance is achieved and maintained within the College.