Student and Development Tutor

About the College

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 of Sunderland, 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 ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas
- Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our 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.

Please note 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 about both initiatives through the links below.

• Taking Teaching Further
  - Taking Teaching Further
• Targeted Retention Incentive
  - Targeted Retention Incentive

Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive as they transition into and through college? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate progress and development tutor to join our supportive team at our industry standard City and HICSA campus. As a change maker in this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students.

As technical skill based campus, we are dedicated to providing high‑quality education and training in a variety of vocationally technical subjects, including hairdressing, beauty therapy, barbering, construction, plumbing, carpentry and joinery and electrical installation. In this role you will play a crucial part in supporting our students' progress and personal development, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking authentic individuals who will foster open and honest communication within the team. We strive for excellence in all we do, so we seek individuals who are passionate about continuous learning and delivering education to the highest standards. We value and show respect to our colleagues and students in everything we do. A s a key part of the role, you will provide assertive and proactive personal support to students, helping to ensure high levels of attendance, punctuality, retention, and academic progress-particularly in core areas such as English and maths.

You'll work closely with teaching teams, support staff, parents, and students themselves to create a supportive environment where every learner can flourish and achieve their personal goals. With responsibility for a specific caseload, you will coach students individually and in groups, setting meaningful targets, implementing timely interventions, and using tools such as eILP (Pro Monitor) to track and monitor progress.

A core focus will be on identifying and supporting  At Risk  students and closing achievement gaps, actively contributing to positive progression into further education,…