Progress Tutor

PRIESTLEY COLLEGE - Progress Tutor

Contract Type: Full Time (37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-4.30, Friday 8.30-4.00), 39 weeks per year.

Salary: £22,421 to £23,960 per annum (Point 7 to Point 10 on the SFCA NJC Support Staff Pay Scale - £25,951 to £27,733 per annum FTE)

Closing Date: Midday, Tuesday 11th August 2026

What you'll be doing

• Supporting students in the applications process by mentoring application quality and Personal Statement writing.
• Delivering PD sessions.
• Supporting students in their career and progression planning and advising on how to access guidance on making informed choices.
• Monitoring the attendance of students in line with college targets, setting improvement targets for students where necessary.
• Establishing a tutor group identity and a rapport with their individual students.

What we're looking for

• Knowledge of post-16 education and options at 18
• Awareness of key Safeguarding issues relating to young people.
• Educated to degree level.
• Good interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to build strong, professional relationships with students, staff, and families.

What we offer

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Full NJC terms and conditions for support staff in sixth form colleges.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority.
• Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
• An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority

Safer Recruitment Statement

Our College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.