Overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Progress Tutor to join Holy Cross College on a full-time, term-time only, permanent basis.
Progress Tutors are the main point of contact with responsibility for the academic and personal development of their allocated groups of students. There are robust systems in place for Progress Tutors to monitor student attendance, punctuality and progress. In addition, it is the responsibility of the Progress Tutors to identify and coordinate the support provided to vulnerable students and to liaise as required with other professionals that may provide support in-house or from external agencies as appropriate and with due regard to safeguarding and Prevent duties.
Progress Tutors do not undertake curriculum teaching, and their focus is on supporting the progress of a cohort of approximately 240 students (8 tutor groups). Each tutor group meets for a weekly tutorial which covers a wide range of PHSE topics, study skills, employability skills plus careers, education and guidance. The remainder of the Progress Tutors’ time is for supporting the students individually and collectively in various ways, including liaising with other staff, contacting parents/carers, working with outside agencies, etc.
Progress Tutors are responsible for collating and completing all student references whether for university, employment or apprenticeships. There are specific activities for students who are aiming high in both academic and non-academic fields, ranging from Oxbridge preparation to sports and music bursary schemes.
Progress Tutors are also responsible for liaising with parents/carers as required to resolve any issues and they are required to provide impartial advice and guidance at key stages including enrolment and throughout the year.
The College is committed to providing training to all staff as part of the induction process and as identified in the annual Performance Development Review (appraisal) process. All Progress Tutors are required to undertake appropriate levels of both Safeguarding and Prevent training.
The Pastoral Team is led by the Assistant Principal (Students). The work of the Progress Tutors is overseen by Senior Pastoral Leads. Urgent and difficult cases are dealt with collaboratively, using the expertise of the wider Pastoral Team and the Pastoral Council.
For full details in relation to the role, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see Applicant Information Pack attached. Completed applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Department via email - hr@holycross.ac.uk by 8.00am on 6th October 2025.
Holy Cross College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are advised that any offer of appointment will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance as well as other relevant checks.
Prospective applicants who, because of a disability, would prefer job packs/application forms in a different format (e.g. large print) or would like help completing their application form should contact HR on 0161 762 4522 to discuss their specific requirements.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing
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