Personal Development Tutor - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (28 hours p/w)

A Personal Development Tutor at Hopwood Hall College is a dedicated professional who plays a crucial role in supporting the personal and professional development of learners. Personal Development Tutors work closely with groups of study programme and Access to HE learners, providing guidance and tuition to develop knowledge and skills beyond the academic, technical or vocational learning of their study programme and transition into higher education or employment. Personal Development Tutors are responsible for supporting learners to develop a broad range of personal development themes including employability, British values, welfare, citizenship, health and wellbeing, confidence and responsibility.

Personal Development Tutors will work with Senior Progress Tutors and the Student Experience manager to develop and facilitate weekly tutorials as well as support and prepare learners for progression to their next steps. Facilitate the planned weekly personal development tutorial activity to groups of learners To provide cover for tutorials sessions when required (due to staff absence) to ensure the learners have a consistency towards their own personal development To ensure learners have the correct information, advice and guidance, and support to progress successfully into employment, further education and/or training Work closely with the Pastoral and Safeguarding team to pass on any pastoral, welfare and safeguarding concerns To assist learners in exploring career pathways, setting career goals, and developing employability skills. They provide information about further education options, apprenticeships, and job opportunities, as well as support with CV writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies To support and promote wider college enrichment activities and clubs / societies Work with the Careers and Employability Officers who will facilitate work experience or industrial placements to support learners in gaining practical experience in their chosen field To promote careers and employability activities to learners including the support of the UCAS process, completion of UCAS applications and sharing of key information regarding application and references Co-ordinate the completion of Individual Learner Plans (ILP’s) with Learners and set appropriate personal development targets where necessary To create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where learners feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Required Qualifications

Essential Criteria Level 2 (GCSE A* - C) in English and Maths Level 4 Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards) Previous Vocational experience Desirable Criteria Educated to Level 4 or above IAG Level 2 qualification or experience Mentoring/Coaching qualification or experience Clean driving license and business insurance How Identified: Application Experience Essential Criteria Experience of working with young people Experience of developing and delivering thematic tutorials, training or activities Experience of presenting to groups Experience of tracking and monitoring using systems and procedures How Identified: Application/Interview Specialist Knowledge Essential Criteria Specific knowledge and understanding of student social and welfare issues An understanding and specialist knowledge of FE education Kn