Overview
ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 18 September 2025
Reference: 0648-25
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 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
Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
About the Candidate
Candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification or above, and have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work with students in a group and 1:1 setting. Experience of having worked within a pastoral, skill-development or academic role, within an educational setting, would be advantageous. Please refer to the person specification for additional detail.
About the Role
To support the ongoing pastoral care, personal development and academic excellence in Sunderland Sixth Form, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Student Progress & Development Tutor, who is passionate about supporting students to develop the essential skills for progression to higher education and the workplace.
The post holder willbe a key member of a collaborative team that focusses on providing an excellent learner experience. You will be committed to working closely with curriculum and pastoral staff to support the development and wellbeing of students, helping them improve their learning skills and achieve their personal targets. The successful applicant will support a caseload of students, who predominantly study A-Levels. You will meet regularly with Sixth Form students to encourage, motivate and support them to maximise their potential, achieve their learning and personal development goals, and progress to further/higher education, training or employment.
In addition to monitoring students’ attendance and punctuality, you will support students to develop strategies to maximise the product of their effective study skills, develop positive behaviours and attitudes, and encourage them to take part in volunteering, mentoring and leadership activities.
Role Responsibilities
* Timely interventions which support students to improve the attendance, behaviour, success, and progression.
* Tracking, monitoring and recording the progress of students within their caseload via the eILP (ProMonitor).
* Ensuring that ‘At Risk’ students who have gaps in their engagement and achievement, receive timely and effective support.
* Support students to explore their future progression opportunities, including UCAS applications, references and HE institutions.
* Support the development of personal skills, attitudes and behaviours to maximise work readiness and employability e.g. literacy, numeracy, CV writing, interview techniques, communication skills, job applications.
* Support students with the UCAS process, including providing advice, guidance and support on the creation of personal statements,
Qualifications
* Educational qualification at Level 3 or above
* Working with young people and/or adults in both 1:1 and group situations
* Working collaboratively with students and colleagues to review student progress, supporting achievement of learning and personal goals
* Providing support for students’ numeracy, literacy and wider employability skills
* An understanding of the issues and barriers that relate to learners and thus impact their education and personal wellbeing
* Ability to set, monitor and review individual SMART targets with students
* An organised approach to work, with effective time management and strong administrative skills
* Demonstrate a friendly, approachable, empathetic and supportive demeanour with students and colleagues, and when working with all external stakeholders
* Working within the Post-16 educational setting, or within schools
* Providing academic and/or employability skill development for learners
* Providing social, volunteering and community-based opportunities for learners
* Creating inclusive learning experiences by applying knowledge of special educational needs, disabilities or vulnerable learners
* Support the importance of digital skill development with learners
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% - 23.68%)
* 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 that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
* Free parking on most campuses.
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 Adam Sams (Director of Sunderland Sixth Form) should you wish to have an informal chat about the role - adam.sams@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
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