Student and Development Tutor – Bede Campus; Animal Care & Management

Student Progress and Development Tutor – Bede Campus (Animal Care & Management)

• Location: Sunderland
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  Salary: £25,949 per annum pro rata
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  Post Type: Part Time Term Time
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  Hours per Week: 29.6
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  Weeks per Year: 40
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  Contract Type: Permanent
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  Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 22 July 2026
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  Reference: 0497-26

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post‑16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students. The College has two campuses across the city, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills.

Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25 % in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024 we were graded as Ofsted Outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provides bespoke education pathways to help students achieve their future career goals.

As an employer we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where staff can thrive and grow. We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme—a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high‑need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly “levelling‑up premium”) payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider; they do not apply to every vacancy. Find out more through the links below.

• Taking Teaching Further – Taking Teaching Further
• Targeted Retention Incentive – Targeted Retention Incentive

We are seeking a proactive, compassionate and highly organized Student Progress & Development Tutor who can build strong, trusting relationships with learners while maintaining high expectations for attendance, behaviour, achievement and progression.

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator and skilled coach, able to motivate young people from diverse backgrounds, set clear goals and deliver timely interventions that remove barriers to learning. They will be resilient, adaptable and confident in managing a large caseload, working collaboratively with curriculum teams, parents/carers and support services to ensure every learner has the best chance to succeed.

In line with our values they will demonstrate Courage by addressing issues early and advocating for learners,
Authenticity by taking responsibility and driving improvement,
Respect by creating an inclusive and supportive environment, and Excellence by consistently focusing on progress, outcomes and continuous improvement.

As a change maker they will play a pivotal role in improving attendance, retention and achievement, while raising aspirations and supporting progression into employment, further study or training. Through consistent, targeted support and a strong belief in learner potential they will help transform outcomes and strengthen the student journey across Animal Care & Management.

This is a permanent Student Progress & Development Tutor position supporting learners on Animal Care & Management programmes at Sunderland College. It plays a critical ongoing role in improving student attendance, retention, achievement and progression across the curriculum area.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a direct and visible impact on young people’s lives. The post sits at the heart of the student journey, working closely with curriculum teams, parents/carers and support services to remove barriers to learning and help…