Personal Development Tutor; Adults

Salary: £29,838 to £32,579 per annum, pro rata (£26,884 to £29,353 per annum)

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

37 hours per week, part year working (38 weeks per year). The work pattern will be Monday and Tuesday 8:30-17:00, Wednesday and Thursday 12:30-21:00 and Friday 8:30-16:30 (the work pattern can be subject to change)

Location:

Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses.

A new opportunity has arisen for an inspirational person to join our College in the role of Personal Development Tutor to provide support for adult learners.

• Support adult learners with academic and personal progress and review against targets on an individual basis in line with the College frequency standard, insisting on high ambitions for all learners.
• Support adult learners in accessing the shared Adult Personal Development platform so that learners can access online tutorials on key personal development activities and themes including skills development, employability, British values, equality and diversity, and the PREVENT agenda.
• Deliver targeted one-to-one meetings for adult learners.
• Meet with relevant managers and staff to discuss pastoral issues affecting any adult learners, giving concern and, where necessary, refer learners to more specialist services.
• Deliver initial information, advice and guidance on career aims through an individual review.
• Assist in the delivery of group tutorial sessions and activities for 16‑18 learners covering key personal development themes such as resilience, employability, British values, equality and diversity, and the PREVENT agenda, if required.

• Level 3 qualification.
• GCSEs C (4/5) in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Excellent personal tutor, advisor or mentor skills.
• Excellent knowledge of tutorial themes.
• Experience of working with adults and an understanding of the barriers they may face in finding work or further study.
• Experience in supporting people with initial mental health concerns.
• Good working knowledge of target setting and review methods.
• Ability to work with empathy and sensitivity.
• Enhanced DBS check.

• Access to world‑class facilities.
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses.
• Information, advice and guidance.
• Understanding safeguarding and Prevent.
• Principles of customer service.
• Financial support to obtain your teacher qualification.
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS).
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities.
• Employee benefit platform.
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee reference scheme.
• Staff Awards.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, right to work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.