Pastoral tutor: a level

Pastoral Tutor – A levelSalary: Up to £31,429.33 (FTE £35,626.51), depending on experience Hours: 35 per weekWorking Weeks: Term time only - 40 weeks per yearContract Type: Fixed term until 31 August 2027Site: Nelson & Colne CollegeClosing Date: Midnight, Sunday 28th June 2026Interview Date: Monday 6th July 2026 ‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’ Our Organisation This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group. East Lancashire Learning Group is made up of three merged colleges: Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The Group is a beacon for teaching and learning excellence. It is an innovative provider; a research hub for teaching and learning, with a clear ambition to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for learners. The Exciting Role We are looking for a committed and student-focused A level Pastoral Tutor to join our A level divisions. The role will involve delivering high-quality pastoral care including academic support and personal development guidance. You will empower students to overcome challenges, achieve their potential, and prepare for their next steps—whether in further education, employment, or apprenticeships. At East Lancashire Learning Group, we believe in never stopping at good enough. We strive for excellence, take ownership, support students with care, and go above and beyond to make a real impact. If you share these values and have a passion for helping learners succeed, we’d love to hear from you! This role will be based at our Nelson & Colne College campus, with potential travel across other locations as needed. Key Responsibilities:• Deliver high-quality group tutorial sessions and one-to-one support meetings that help students maximise academic progress and develop essential personal and professional skills.• Lead engaging and meaningful tutorials, aligned with the Group’s tutorial programme, ensuring students build academic, personal and professional skills.• Take ownership of student attendance and engagement across the A level divisions and work with tutor leads, CLs and HODs using reporting tools to identify at-risk learners and implementing proactive interventions.• Develop and share resources that enhance the tutorial programme and contribute to a high-quality student experience.• Organise and support enrichment and enhancement activities, including employer engagement and external visits, to provide learning beyond the classroom.• Support students through challenges by maintaining close communication with them and their families, making daily calls where necessary, arranging interventions, and re-engaging learners through personalised action plans.• Set and review SMART targets with individual learners to track progress and drive improvement.• Work closely with the Group’s Additional Learning Support team, ensuring every learner receives the tailored support they need.• Collaborate with students, parents/carers, and cross-college support staff to remove barriers to success.• Promote a culture of respect, motivation, and ambition, addressing inappropriate behaviour in line with college policies.• Help students see beyond their qualifications by supporting progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study.• Stay up to date with student management and communication strategies, ensuring best practice in pastoral support.• Deliver high quality always, everywhere - work with internal and external partners to create meaningful opportunities for student growth and success. What You Will Be Doing:• Delivering high-quality group tutorial sessions and one-to-one support meetings that help students maximise academic progress and develop essential personal and professional skills.• Planning and preparing high-quality learning experiences that support students’ personal and professional development.• Monitoring A level student attendance and engagement across the A level divisions and work with tutor leads, CLs and HODs to communicate with parents and guardians to encourage positive behaviour, attendance, engagement and success.• Working collaboratively with the department to support students in achieving their qualifications and future career aspirations. What We Are Looking For:• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English.• An individual with experience in pastoral support, student mentoring, personal tutoring or a related role.• A passionate and enthusiastic team player who is committed to student success.• A recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, or a willingness to undertake one.• A degree-level or professional qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent industry experience. What We Offer in Return:• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions • Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards• Fantastic family friendly policies• Free on-site parking on all College sites Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/ How to Apply: Still Interested? If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and follow the steps to apply online. Website: http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team *Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website* Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.