Pastoral Tutor 0.53 FTE

We are now seeking a permanent Pastoral Tutor to join our dedicated team and play a key role in guiding learners throughout their time with us. In this role, you will deliver weekly group tutorials and one‑to‑one sessions that help students set meaningful goals, stay motivated, and overcome personal or academic challenges, while working closely with curriculum and support staff to monitor attendance, identify learners who may need additional help, and ensure timely, effective support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging weekly group tutorials that support personal development and wellbeing.
• Provide 1:1 support to students, setting and reviewing SMART targets.
• Monitor attendance and engagement, identifying and supporting at‑risk learners.
• Collaborate with teaching, parents, and support teams to ensure student success.
• Alongside academic guidance, contribute to enrichment, promote wellbeing, and help foster a respectful and positive campus culture.
• Support students with progression planning, including UCAS and work experience.

Qualifications

You are someone who connects naturally with young people and is driven by a genuine desire to help them succeed. You bring strong communication and organisational skills, and you thrive in a collaborative environment. Whether you have experience in pastoral care, youth work, or education, you understand the importance of safeguarding, equality, and student wellbeing. You are proactive, empathetic, and ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of learners.

Hours & Schedule

• Hours: 21 hrs per week
• Schedule: Start and finish times vary between 8:30am and 5:00pm, depending on the timetable
• Term Time Only: 40 weeks per year
• Dates: This year runs from mid‑August (around GCSE results week) through to mid‑July – slightly different from the standard school academic calendar

Benefits

• Pension: Career average pension scheme for all staff (TPS or LGPS)
• Accessibility: All sites easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube)
• On‑Site Facilities: Free access to gym facilities at some campuses and subsidised food and drinks at on‑site cafes
• Staff Development: Five CPD days per year, access to industry‑standard facilities, and opportunities for career advancement
• Financial Perks: Interest‑free loans for annual travel season tickets; health cash plan for dental, optical, and therapy treatments; confidential employee assistance program
• Discounts: Savings on day‑to‑day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs. As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a check of the Children's Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is available upon request.