Personal Development Tutor

This permanent post runs the BPC Grow personal development tutorial programme at Bournemouth and Poole College. The tutor builds relationships with a cohort, delivers interactive tutorials and workshops, and monitors attendance while working with teaching teams. The role is term-time only at 37 hours a week and includes key working for Children in Care and Care Leavers. An enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work are required.

• Build supportive relationships with a cohort as their trusted first contact during the move into college
• Deliver interactive BPC Grow tutorials, workshops and group activities using student-led approaches
• Support students' academic progress, wellbeing, confidence and personal development
• Monitor attendance and engagement, working with teaching teams to improve it
• Act as first point of contact for safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, following procedures and referring to specialist teams
• Give tailored support to vulnerable learners, including key working for Children in Care and Care Leavers

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade A–C / 9–4

• Experience supporting young people in an educational or pastoral setting

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Motivating, engaging and inspiring students
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Collaborative, proactive and student-centred approach

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion