Personal Development Tutor - Nottingham

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We have an exciting opportunity to become part of our Personal Development team at Nottingham College's Ruddington Campus, supporting learners within the Electrical faculty to become Future Ready. This role is based at Ruddington Campus and involves working closely with the Personal Development Lead, Bradley Foley, to develop and deliver an effective and engaging personal development programme for apprentices and learners within the Electrical faculty. The programme will support students to develop personal, social and employability skills, while providing guidance and support to help them achieve success, realise their potential and progress confidently into their next steps.

As a Personal Development Tutor, you will deliver group tutorial sessions, contribute to the wider personal development offer and work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams to ensure learners receive a high-quality student experience.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the student experience is of the highest quality and support students to broaden their experiences and take advantage of opportunities from a college-wide perspective and beyond. You should be passionate about students achieving their potential and be proactive in putting the mechanisms of support in place to make sure we prepare students not only for college life but also for life and work beyond college. You will be responsible for looking after a number of tutor groups, delivering group tutorials, meeting with students on a 1-1 basis (where appropriate), supporting attendance and liaising with parents/guardians.

You should hold GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent), have good ICT and administrative skills, and be able to demonstrate experience of working with groups of learners. As this role involves the delivery of tutorial and personal development sessions, a relevant teaching qualification is desirable, or a willingness to work towards one. The ideal candidate will have experience and a passion for the pastoral care of students and be able to signpost students to the most appropriate support mechanism efficiently.

This post will have a training/induction period and then ongoing training throughout your time with the college to ensure we maintain the highest standards of education for our students and professional development for our staff.

If you’re considering teaching but unsure where to start, Nottingham College offers clear pathways to help you explore your options and build a rewarding career in education.

Why Join us:

• Competitive salary: £29,390 - £33,602 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood. We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported. Mental health matters here too; our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this, we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. To apply, click Apply for this job on the Nottingham College website, or visit Nottingham College Current Vacancies if viewing externally. We value accessibility and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you need help or information in another format, contact us or call us on the provided number. We review applications as they are received, so please apply early. We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, and interview dates may change.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.