Personal Development Tutor (Maternity Cover)

Nottingham College • Contract • Nottingham, City Of Nottingham, England, United Kingdom • £28,260 - £32,310 / year • 1d ago

£28,260 to £32,310 - pro rata for part-time posts

18.5 to 22.2 hours per week hours per week

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 two exciting opportunities to become part of our Pastoral Team at Nottingham College Adams Campus supporting our students to become ‘Future Ready’. This will be across a range of levels in Fashion & Textiles and Hair & Beauty. The pastoral team are also involved in supporting many social events and trips out with our students where we have a lot of fun.

We are currently recruiting for two Fixed Term Personal Development Tutors, one role is 18.5 hours per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; fixed-term until May 2026), and one is 22.2 hours per week (on Monday, Thursday and Friday; fixed-term until January 2026).

As a Personal Development Tutor you will work closely with a Pastoral Team at the Adams Campus to develop and deliver an effective and efficient tutorial programme. This will include facilitating sessions designed to develop personal characteristics and social skills, employability skills and provide students with the support and guidance to enable them to achieve success, develop their potential and progress to their next level.

You should hold GCSE A* – C in English and Maths, or equivalent. Be able to demonstrate evidence of managing groups of student, good ICT and administration skills. As this is a post requiring group delivery of tutorials, there is an expectation that you will hold a relevant teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.

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 and be able to signpost students to the most appropriate support mechanism efficiently.

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 Mandi Chandler (Head of Student Experience- The Adams Building) or Jacob Locke (Personal Development Lead- The Adams Building) by email mandi.chandler@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk / Jacob.locke@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews are planned for: 28th July 2025

Why Join us

Competitive salary – £28,260 - £32,310 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts)
35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. 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.

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