Job post: Tutorial Lead

Location: Highfields and London Road

Job title: Tutorial Lead

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £30,885 to £39,000 per annum (Band 7)

Your future is here A place to thrive

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We have an exciting opportunity for you to become part of our Pastoral Team at the Highfields and London Road campuses supporting our students to become ‘Future Ready’. We are looking for a Personal Development Tutorial Lead who will make a real difference in our aspirational and ambitious college and improve the quality of the student experience.

As part of the role you will:

· Facilitate sessions designed to develop personal characteristics, social skills and employability skills

· Lead, coach and mentor pastoral tutors

· Design and develop an effective tutorial programme, in collaboration with the Head of Study Programmes

· Plan fun and inspiring activities and co-ordinate external speakers to enhance the tutorial programme

· Work collaboratively with curriculum colleagues to ensure the tutorials meet the needs of our students

What you’ll bring

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the student experience is of the highest quality and support students to broaden their experiences and take advantage of opportunities from a college wide perspective and beyond.

You should be passionate about student’s achieving their potential and be proactive in putting the mechanisms of support in place to make sure we prepare students not only for college life but also for life and work beyond college. You will be responsible for looking after a number of tutor groups, delivering group tutorials, meeting with students on a 1-1 basis (where appropriate), supporting attendance and liaising with parents/guardians.

The ideal candidate will have experience and a passion for the pastoral care of students (aged 16 plus) and be able to signpost students to the most appropriate support mechanism efficiently.

You will have previous teaching experience, and hold or be prepared to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.

This post will have a training/induction period and then ongoing training throughout your time with the college to ensure we maintain the highest standards of education for our students and professional development for our staff.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Sam North, Head of Study Programmes or email sam.north@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.

A place to belong

Join a diverse, vibrant community of over 1,300 staff and feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s enjoying a cuppa and a chat at our Wellness Cafes, collaborating with your colleagues or making the most of the facilities on our campuses, this is a place you can feel involved, connected and supported. With an attractive benefits package including 35 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, access to a generous pension scheme and perks package, this is a place where you will feel valued and where you can grow and develop. It’s a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference.

Be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and outstanding outcomes. Our aim is for our workforce to mirror the rich diversity of the individuals and communities we serve, creating an environment where a range of experiences, skills, and viewpoints are valued. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/workwithus to apply.