Personal Tutor

Personal Tutor (Building Technologies)  

Salary: £31,719-£35,667  (pro-rated for term time) 

Contract: Permanent

Location: Sheffield 

Hours: 37 Hours X 40 Weeks 

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step. 

About the Role 

As our mission to transform lives through learning, this role is pivotal in our ambitions to provide all students with the best possible experience at college. The role encompasses student support and advocation whilst working alongside curriculum staff to enhance positive experiences, wellbeing, and academic achievement at college. As a member of the pastoral team, the personal tutor will deliver tutorial lessons increasing the breadth of SHAPE (Staying Safe, Health & Well-being, Active Citizenship, Progression & Careers and Equality Matters). As a member of the student experience team, Personal tutors will support and work with curriculum staff and students by implementing and assisting interventions to improve outcomes regarding attendance, achievement, and destinations.  

Key Responsibilities   

• Supporting the delivery of academy’s interview, enrolment, and induction processes. 

• Improving outcomes for all academy students through formal 1:1s and other pastoral interventions. 

• Working and liaising with curriculum staff, cross college departments and external agencies to improve student attendance, progress, and achievement. 

• Delivering a range of engaging tutorials through the SHAPE programme. 

• Improving and maintaining positive destinations of students, including through internal progression and UCAS applications.  

• Using IT systems to record activity and data to improve performance. 

Skills & Knowledge 

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities: 

• The ability to work across college teams, including SEND, academic staff, exams, and Safeguarding. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build a positive rapport with learners.  

• Experience in leading improvements in student participation, attendance, and behaviour. 

• Experience of supporting students with low-level safeguarding concerns, including mental health, and driving equality, diversity and inclusion activities. 

• Relevant qualifications and English and maths level 2 or equivalent.  

What We Offer 

• Enhanced Pension Contribution 

• Work-Life Balance – Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 

• Sustainability – Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 

• Continuing Professional Development  

• Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card 

• Supporting employees at all stages of life – enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!  

Next Steps: Please press APPLY and we shall send you our application link.

Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2025

Interview Date: Monday 13th January 2025  

As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.  

Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.  

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.