Personal Progress Tutor (PPT)
Job description West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Permanent Monday - Friday Salary: £25,119 per annum - £27,334 per annum (Actual Salary £20,615 per annum - £22,433 per annum) We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Personal Progress Tutor, providing essential support and guidance to learners across various college departments. This role plays a vital part in nurturing student success and facilitating their development both during and after their educational journey. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of tutoring principles and a passion for motivating and empowering learners. Previous experience in Further Education (FE) and a pastoral role would be advantageous, along with a minimum of Education Level 4 qualifications. Key Responsibilities:
Provide effective learner support, guidance, and tutoring across different college departments. Assist learners in setting and achieving personal and academic goals. Facilitate group sessions and workshops to enhance student learning and development. Communicate confidently and effectively with learners, colleagues, and stakeholders. Demonstrate empathy, patience, and understanding in supporting learners through challenges. Maintain accurate records and documentation of student progress and interventions. Stay abreast of best practices in tutoring and student support services. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme Family friendly policies and flexible working Access to our employee assistance programme Employee wellbeing initiatives Free parking Canteen Company Events Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes. Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days Funded Subject Course Development for your Role Range of Staff communities, including EDI and Neurodiverse Communities Career Progression Opportunities Available West Suffolk College is one of the country's leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre. We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us. This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing Date:
8.00am on Friday, 24th January Interviews:
Shortly thereafter Please note that we reserve the right to appoint a successful candidate prior to 24/01/2025; early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
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Job description West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - Permanent Monday - Friday Salary: £25,119 per annum - £27,334 per annum (Actual Salary £20,615 per annum - £22,433 per annum) We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Personal Progress Tutor, providing essential support and guidance to learners across various college departments. This role plays a vital part in nurturing student success and facilitating their development both during and after their educational journey. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of tutoring principles and a passion for motivating and empowering learners. Previous experience in Further Education (FE) and a pastoral role would be advantageous, along with a minimum of Education Level 4 qualifications. Key Responsibilities:
Provide effective learner support, guidance, and tutoring across different college departments. Assist learners in setting and achieving personal and academic goals. Facilitate group sessions and workshops to enhance student learning and development. Communicate confidently and effectively with learners, colleagues, and stakeholders. Demonstrate empathy, patience, and understanding in supporting learners through challenges. Maintain accurate records and documentation of student progress and interventions. Stay abreast of best practices in tutoring and student support services. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme Family friendly policies and flexible working Access to our employee assistance programme Employee wellbeing initiatives Free parking Canteen Company Events Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes. Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days Funded Subject Course Development for your Role Range of Staff communities, including EDI and Neurodiverse Communities Career Progression Opportunities Available West Suffolk College is one of the country's leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre. We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us. This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing Date:
8.00am on Friday, 24th January Interviews:
Shortly thereafter Please note that we reserve the right to appoint a successful candidate prior to 24/01/2025; early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
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