Senior Personal Progress Tutor

Overview

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Job description

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year – Permanent
• Salary: £29,556 – £33,342 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £25,533 – £28,804 per annum

Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Personal Progress Tutor to lead and support our team of Personal Progress Tutors (PPTs) in delivering outstanding pastoral care and academic guidance to our students. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in providing pastoral support within a Further Education (FE) setting, with a proven ability to identify and remove barriers to learning, set and monitor SMART targets, and maintain high standards of student attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of PPTs and ensure they are fully informed about their tutor groups and equipped to manage At Risk students effectively.
• Support staff management, including conducting tutorial observations, monitoring quality assurance, and sharing best practice across teams.
• Directly supervise a reduced cohort of students, acting as their first point of contact and liaising with next of kin, curriculum teams, and welfare services to ensure a holistic and responsive support system.

Benefits

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

About Eastern Education Group

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

Statements and Safeguarding

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Apply

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal. If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Dates and Interviews

Closing Date: 8.00am on Friday 26th September

Interviews: Wednesday 1st October

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.