Personal Tutor
Posted 18 hours 44 minutes ago by Heart of Worcestershire College
Permanent
Part Time
Academic Jobs
Worcestershire, Worcester, United Kingdom, WR1 1
Job Description
Job Title Personal Tutor Closing Date 04/09/:59 Pay Actual salary from £10,289.6 to £11,184 per annum based on 14.8 Hours x 52 Weeks. Starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Hours 14.8 Hours x 52 Weeks Type Part Time
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: To become a Personal Tutor in our Access to HE department, we need someone who is experienced, motivated and passionate.
The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.
We have a variety of students from the surrounding area; we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.
Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.
Although this position is based at our Worcester campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. You will support in many aspects, to name a few:
Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.
THE PERKS. A career with us entails much more than a pay cheque, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.
Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.
The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.
We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.
For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.
BIT MORE INFO. All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.
Closing date for this post is: 4thSeptember 2026
All successful applicants will undergo the following checks:
HOURS OF WORK The hours of work will be based on 14.8 hours per week for 52 weeks per year.
ANNUAL LEAVE The post carries 25 annual leave days, plus eight public bank holidays plus a further five concessionary days as 'leave to be taken at the principal's discretion'.
After 2 years continuous service, your annual leave entitlement will increase to 30 days per annum.
Please note that only in exceptional circumstances, with your director's permission, will staff be able to take more than 3 consecutive weeks of leave in any leave year.
PENSION SCHEME The College operates an occupational pension scheme, namely the 'Local Government Pension Scheme'.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD All newly appointed staff must serve a 4-month probationary period. During the probationary period you will have to complete the corporate staff induction, a Teaching and Learning Induction session if you deliver learning and additional mandatory courses on: Equality & Diversity session, Keeping Children safe in Education, Safeguarding Training session, Prevent, GDPR, Cyber Security and Health & Safety training session. Failure to complete these will prevent you from successfully completing your probation.
FIRST AID & FIRE MARSHALL As defined in the person specification of the job description, those staff with these responsibilities are required to undertake first aid and or fire marshal duties across the College, when called upon to do so. Staff must ensure they are up to date with the relevant training.
REFERENCES All candidates must have 2 satisfactory references.
LOCATION The successful applicant will be based at Worcester but may be required to work at other locations from time to time.
VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.
CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION If you are required to obtain a qualification as a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.
MATHS AND ENGLISH All staff are required to have a minimum level 2 qualification in both English and Math's. If you are not already in receipt of one or both qualifications, you will be expected to obtain it (them) during your employment at the College.
SAFEGUARDING The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All newly appointed staff will be required to undertake safeguarding training during their probationary period.
Heart of Worcestershire College adheres to the Department of Education's guidance on 'Keeping children safe in Education'. As part of your induction, you will be required to read and understand part 1 of this document.
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: To become a Personal Tutor in our Access to HE department, we need someone who is experienced, motivated and passionate.
The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.
We have a variety of students from the surrounding area; we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.
Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.
Although this position is based at our Worcester campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. You will support in many aspects, to name a few:
- Support the day-to-day operation of construction workshops.
- Maintain, clean, and prepare workshop equipment and resources.
- Ensure health and safety procedures are followed, including risk assessments and COSHH.
- Assist teaching staff with practical demonstrations and workshop activities.
- Supervise and deliver pre-planned practical sessions when required.
- Order materials and maintain stock control.
- Set up and store workshop equipment and materials.
Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.
THE PERKS. A career with us entails much more than a pay cheque, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
- Regular Continuing Professional Development
- Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
- Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
- Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
- Fantastic progression opportunities
- A mentor to support you in your new role
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
- Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW.
The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.
We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.
For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.
BIT MORE INFO. All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.
Closing date for this post is: 4thSeptember 2026
- To deliver the cross-college Thrive tutorial programme.
- To monitor and track attendance of learners.
- To monitor and track progress through target setting and support learners to achieve their full potential and progression to their next steps.
- Support learners throughout their college journey, ensuring a positive transition, engagement and sense of belonging.
- Deliver inspiring group and one-to-one tutorial sessions that promote personal development, wellbeing, employability and academic success.
- Monitor learner progress, attendance and achievement, setting and reviewing SMART targets to support positive outcomes.
- Provide guidance on progression opportunities, including UCAS applications, personal statements and higher education pathways.
- Identify and support vulnerable learners, working closely with internal and external support services to remove barriers to learning.
- Maintain accurate learner records and ensure timely safeguarding referrals where required.
- Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, parents/carers and support services to enhance learner achievement and wellbeing.
- Promote student voice, enrichment activities, careers education and positive learner engagement across the College.
- Support curriculum activities including interviews, open events, parents' evenings and learner recruitment.
- Contribute to College quality processes, professional development and wider College activities as required.
All successful applicants will undergo the following checks:
- Enhanced DBS
- 2 x References, one of which must be your current or most recent employer
HOURS OF WORK The hours of work will be based on 14.8 hours per week for 52 weeks per year.
ANNUAL LEAVE The post carries 25 annual leave days, plus eight public bank holidays plus a further five concessionary days as 'leave to be taken at the principal's discretion'.
After 2 years continuous service, your annual leave entitlement will increase to 30 days per annum.
Please note that only in exceptional circumstances, with your director's permission, will staff be able to take more than 3 consecutive weeks of leave in any leave year.
PENSION SCHEME The College operates an occupational pension scheme, namely the 'Local Government Pension Scheme'.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD All newly appointed staff must serve a 4-month probationary period. During the probationary period you will have to complete the corporate staff induction, a Teaching and Learning Induction session if you deliver learning and additional mandatory courses on: Equality & Diversity session, Keeping Children safe in Education, Safeguarding Training session, Prevent, GDPR, Cyber Security and Health & Safety training session. Failure to complete these will prevent you from successfully completing your probation.
FIRST AID & FIRE MARSHALL As defined in the person specification of the job description, those staff with these responsibilities are required to undertake first aid and or fire marshal duties across the College, when called upon to do so. Staff must ensure they are up to date with the relevant training.
REFERENCES All candidates must have 2 satisfactory references.
LOCATION The successful applicant will be based at Worcester but may be required to work at other locations from time to time.
VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.
CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION If you are required to obtain a qualification as a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.
MATHS AND ENGLISH All staff are required to have a minimum level 2 qualification in both English and Math's. If you are not already in receipt of one or both qualifications, you will be expected to obtain it (them) during your employment at the College.
SAFEGUARDING The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All newly appointed staff will be required to undertake safeguarding training during their probationary period.
Heart of Worcestershire College adheres to the Department of Education's guidance on 'Keeping children safe in Education'. As part of your induction, you will be required to read and understand part 1 of this document.
. click apply for full job details