Overview
Personal Development Tutor (EL757) – Salary: £28,282 to £30,881 per annum, pro rata. Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: 37 per week (Mon–Thu 8:30am–5:00pm and Fri 8:30am–4:30pm), part year working (38 weeks per year). Location: Crewe Campus. An opportunity has arisen for an inspirational person to join our College in the role of Personal Development Tutor.
Responsibilities
* Deliver group tutorial sessions and activities covering key personal development themes including Employability, British Values, Equality and Diversity and the PREVENT agenda.
* Conduct an effective personal induction for students to the College, developing belonging and resilience to succeed.
* Meet with relevant managers and staff to discuss pastoral issues affecting students, and refer to specialist services where necessary.
* Support learner participation in opportunities that develop skills and knowledge, including enrichment and learner voice activities.
* Support students with academic/personal progress and review against targets on an individual basis in line with the College frequency standard, with high ambitions for all students.
* Use dedicated systems to monitor attendance concerns within the cohort and proactively resolve issues.
Key Person Specification Requirements
* Level 4 qualification.
* GCSEs C (4/5) in English and Maths (or equivalent).
* Excellent personal tutor, advisor or mentor skills.
* Excellent knowledge of tutorial themes.
* Ability to deliver effective group tutorial sessions, including those on sensitive topics.
* Experience of delivery to groups of young people (16 to 18 years old).
* Good working knowledge of target setting and review methods.
* Ability to work with empathy and sensitivity.
* Enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
* Access to world-class facilities.
* Professional development opportunities, including online courses in education-related areas; email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk for more information.
* Equality and Diversity, Information, Advice and Guidance, Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent, Principles of Customer Service.
* Financial support to obtain teacher qualification; extensive upskilling and development opportunities.
* Competitive salary and pension scheme (TPS or LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
* 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays), onsite facilities including fitness and childcare, employee benefit platform, onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair/beauty salon, free parking, Employee Referral Scheme, Staff Awards.
How to apply
Please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 09:00 Monday 15 September 2025. Selection process will take place on 25 September 2025 at our Crewe campus. We are unable to accept CVs or applications via recruitment agencies.
About Us
Cheshire College South and West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, with world-class facilities across Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester following a £120m investment. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will be sought.
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