Student Advisor

Location:

The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Hampshire

Contract:

37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks (please see below for further details) Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday

Start date:

As soon as possible Final date to receive applications: 9am, Friday 18th September 2026. Interview Dates: TBC Salary:
Support Staff Grade 4, £24,084.12 - £29,946 per annum (£26,673 - £33,165 FTE) We are proud to be a College with zero mean and median gender pay gap within teaching. Our commitment to gender neutral pay ensures that all staff have equal access to progressing and opportunities, regardless of gender, making the College an 'employer of choice'.

• 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted
• Achievement of high grades with excellent value added;
• Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff;
• Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons;
• Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.

The Student Progress Advisor will be a key member of our pastoral support team, responsible for up to 11 tutor groups. You will work closely with students to ensure they complete their courses and reach their academic goals while also supporting their personal development. This role is central to improving student achievement and well-being, ensuring students excel both inside and outside the classroom.

• Act as the primary point of communication with parents/guardians of students within your tutor groups;
• Track and monitor the academic progress of tutees, ensuring they meet or exceed their expected achievement levels;
• Identify students at risk of underachievement and initiate timely interventions;
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, implementing interventions as needed to promote consistent attendance;
• Ensure students maintain high standards of personal conduct in alignment with the ethos of the college;
• Support student welfare and well-being, offering early help when necessary, and referring safeguarding concerns in line with college policies;
• Maintain accurate student records using Cristalweb and CPOMS;
• Deliver group tutorials as part of the core Tutorial Programme, Tutorial+, and The Prospects Diploma;
• Participate in careers advice and guidance, supporting students with UCAS applications and progression planning;
• Provide references for students' UCAS applications and progression applications;
• Assist with careers events such as Getting Ready Day, work experience facilitation, and support the wider college activities including open evenings and parents' consultation events;
• Participate in the College's Quality Assurance Cycle and Performance Management process;
• Attend training sessions and undertake statutory training as required for the role.

This post is a term time plus two weeks contract. Term time at the College starts the week after GCSE results day. The additional two weeks required to work will contractually include working two days over A-Level results day, and two days to support enrolment over GCSE results days (for example Summer 2026 these dates are 13th, 14th August and 20th and 21st August 2026).

Alongside this there will be a requirement to work some twilight sessions across the academic year to support interview evenings.

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