Overview
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Location: Sunderland | Salary: £24,309 per annum pro rata | Post Type: Part Time Term Time | Hours per Week: 29.6 | Weeks per Year: 40 | Contract Type: Permanent | Closing Date: 23.59 BST on Tuesday 21 October 2025 | Reference: 0725-25
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; 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. We are committed to a diverse student and staff community that provides bespoke education pathways to help students achieve their future career goals. Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as Outstanding across all areas – Ofsted-Report-Outstanding.
Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive and grow. We invest in professional development and overall wellbeing.
About The Candidate
Are you passionate about empowering young people to thrive as they transition into college? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate progress and development tutor to join our Animal Management team at Bede Campus. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students. You will play a crucial part in supporting 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 value continuous learning and delivering education to the highest standards, and we show respect for colleagues and students in everything we do.
About The Role
As 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 will work closely with teaching teams, support staff, parents, and students 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 (ProMonitor) to track and monitor progress. A core focus will be identifying and supporting “At Risk” students and closing achievement gaps, actively contributing to progression into further education, training, or employment.
Role Responsibilities
* Planning and delivery of engaging sessions focused on preparation for adulthood framework
* Offering 1-2-1 and group-based pastoral support tailored to individual needs to support attendance, punctuality and progress of students in all elements of their study programme
* Work collaboratively with programme leaders, EHCP coordinators, families and external agencies to maintain attendance, retention, achievement and progression
* Implement strategies to build confidence and self-esteem to develop a growth mindset model
* Monitoring learner progress, drawing up agreed action plans to support and contribute to review documentation
Qualifications
* GCSE maths grade 4 or above
* GCSE English grade 4 or above
* Level 3 qualification in a related subject
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experience of working with young people and adults
* Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal and to a wide range of audiences
* Suitability to work with children
* Excellent organisational skills
Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)
* Knowledge of land based industry
* Previous experience of working in an FE setting
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
* Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
* Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
* LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme (dependent on role, 15.7% - 28.68%)
* Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
* We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
* Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub offering a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
* Free parking on most campuses.
Additional Information
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check. We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Please contact (Insert name at contact email) should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.
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