PERSONAL TUTOR
Department: Health & Social Care
Location: Newcastle College
Hours: Part-time, 22.2 per week
Salary:  £26,759 - £29,236 pro rata per annum (£16,055 - £17,541 actual)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country.  In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). 

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers.  Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

Personal Tutors will support students and measure the impact of tutorials, through identification of student strengths, aspirations and needs. You will agree and monitor targets to facilitate progress in both academic and personal goals, relative to their starting point.   In addition to those with existing tutoring experience, this position would also suit someone currently working in a Teaching Assistant role and/or recent graduates who are considering a career in teaching.

You will deliver a variety of group tutorials that will support the students with their personal development and wellbeing. It is this holistic and varied support that will be crucial to improving students' confidence in their next steps.

The College considers its tutorial system to be a vital element in the support, engagement and retention of students. As a Personal Tutor you will be a central contact for the student and will actively promote pastoral support from enrolment and right through to the end of the 'student journey'. Along with the curriculum team, you will enable a supportive transition and induction process through contact with student and parents. This will be facilitated by your use of the College monitoring system.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•    To make contact with parents/guardians/carers of tutees within the first 6 weeks of the new academic year and  throughout the course, to introduce your role, discuss progress, issues and attendance etc.
•    To effectively utilise the College monitoring system to implement appropriate support and take action at an early stage.
•    To provide support to students with personal, domestic or social difficulties and where appropriate to signpost them to additional support within or outside the College.
•    To promote effective achievement and retention through the target setting and review process using their ILP (Individual Learning Plan) and through effective 1:1s.
•    To conduct effective tutorial activities.
•    To promote acceptable learner behaviour, attendance, punctuality and progress. 
•    To liaise with Curriculum and Support Staff and inform the appropriate manager where a learner's place may be at risk and to ensure appropriate support is in place. 
•    To prepare references on learners for potential employers, higher education establishments and other bodies.
•    To support students in the application process to university and in particular the drafting of UCAS personal statements.

Required Skills and Experience:

•    Experience of working in a tutor capacity role or equivalent (Desirable).
•    Holds English & Maths GCSE or equivalent.
•    Is able to develop a good rapport with 16 - 19 year old learners both in a group situation and on a one to one basis.
•    Experience of working with Higher Education / UCAS application processes (Desirable)

What's in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

•    Employer Pension contributions - up to £7,718 (Local Government Pension Scheme)
•    24 days (pro rata) annual leave per year, rising to 30 following 5 years' service PLUS bank holidays and Christmas closure
•    Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
•    Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
•    Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
•    Free Parking
•    On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.

How to apply 

To apply for the role of Personal Tutor, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website). 

The closing date for completed applications is 26th January 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community