About the role
Are you passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential and achieve their academic and personal goals? We are looking for a dedicated Personal Development Tutor to join our dynamic and supportive team at Northumberland College.
The ideal candidate will be an engaging and empathetic professional who is committed to student success. You will have experience working with young people in an educational setting, with the ability to monitor and support student progress across academic, technical, and personal development areas.
Working with the students, in providing individual tutorials, managing attendance and academic progress, and guiding students through key milestones such as work experience, and career planning. Your proactive approach to tracking progress and implementing interventions will help students achieve their targets and enhance their employability.
You will be dedicated to helping students build confidence, self-esteem, and a growth mindset. Your ability to foster strong relationships and provide tailored guidance will ensure each student can reach their full potential. With experience using learner progress tracking systems and setting clear, measurable goals, you will efficiently manage caseloads and maintain accurate records. You’ll be adept at identifying when interventions are needed to keep students on track.
You will be able to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, staff, and external agencies. Your interpersonal skills will allow you to provide constructive feedback and work collaboratively with others to support students’ development.
If you have a passion for student development, excellent communication skills, and a drive to help young people succeed, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and make a positive impact on the next generation’s journey to success!
About the College
Northumberland College is the only college in the county serving, the communities of Northumberland, offering a diverse curriculum offer from Entry level to Level 6, discrete SEND provision and Apprenticeships. We have three campuses from Berwick near the Scottish Border, Ashington and Kirkley Hall, close to Ponteland and in May 2022, Ofsted rated as a Good provider with Outstanding Personal Development, and are the top Performing Land based College in the Northeast. Over recent years, the College has invested over £14million in new facilities at its sites, including a £2.5 million STEM Centre at its Ashington campus and our Ashington campus will be home to the first pathfinder Gen zero FE College in the UK in 2025/2026
About EPNE
At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.
We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.
As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.
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.
Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mark Stokell via mark.stokell@northumberland.ac.uk
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