Personal Tutor

Personal Tutor (Building Technologies), 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
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Supporting the delivery of academy s interview, enrolment, and induction processes.
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Improving outcomes for all academy students through formal 1:1s and other pastoral interventions.
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Working and liaising with curriculum staff, cross college departments and external agencies to improve student attendance, progress, and achievement.
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Delivering a range of engaging tutorials through the SHAPE programme.
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Improving and maintaining positive destinations of students, including through internal progression and UCAS applications.
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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.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build a positive rapport with learners.
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Experience in leading improvements in student participation, attendance, and behaviour.
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Experience of supporting students with low-level safeguarding concerns, including mental health, and driving equality, diversity and inclusion activities.
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Relevant qualifications and English and maths level 2 or equivalent., 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.