At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support young learners in their personal development and employability skills.
- Company: Join Stoke on Trent College, a vibrant and innovative educational institution.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days annual leave, hybrid working options, and free breakfasts.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and managing challenging behaviours is essential.
The predicted salary is between 24885 - 24885 £ per year.
Actual Salary: £24,885 per annum
Full Time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only 37 weeks (0.84 FTE)
Excellent suite of total reward benefits
Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready. Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress.
Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community. Our success is through Our People!
Are you passionate about transforming young people’s lives and confident in creating calm, purposeful learning environments? We are seeking dynamic, resilient and highly motivated Personal Development Tutors to join our ambitious and fast‑paced Quality team. This is a pivotal role within the College.
As a Personal Development Tutor, you will take ownership of a caseload of 16–19 learners, driving their personal development, academic progress and employability skills. You will deliver high‑impact group tutorials and purposeful 1:1 coaching, you will challenge, support and inspire learners to succeed. You will champion high standards of conduct, attendance and professionalism, setting clear expectations and modelling positive behaviours that prepare learners for further study and employment.
If you have experience in challenging behaviours within a delivery setting, we would love to hear from you.
We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:
- Enhanced leave policies including 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A range of Family Friendly policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
- Christmas Closure
- Bright, modern facilities, buildings and learning resources
- On‑site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Access to Continuing Professional Development
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health‑related benefits including individual health care plans
- Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
- Free on‑site parking
We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Your skills, talent, and potential are what matter most to us. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long‑term health conditions, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Stoke on Trent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, candidates are encouraged to review our Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and Disclosure and Barring Service Policy which can be found on our College website.
This support role is subject to the College’s Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and requires a commitment to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This position will involve occasional contact with students under the age of 18 within an educational establishment. Although most duties do not fall within the definition of regulated activity, this post is deemed to involve regulated activity with children. As such, the post-holder will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check of the Children’s Barred List, in line with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
The College may consider carrying out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if the candidate is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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Stoke on Trent College is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and collaborative work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package, including generous leave policies, health and wellbeing initiatives, and access to modern facilities. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity.
