Salary: £28,282 to £30,881 per annum, pro rata (£26,839 to £29,306 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, part year working (40 weeks per year)
Location: Post 1: Crewe Campus, the work pattern will be Monday and Thursday 8:30-17:00, Tuesday and Wednesday 12:30-21:00, Friday 8:30-16:30 (the work pattern can be subject to change)
Post 2: Ellesmere Port/Chester Campus, the work pattern will be Monday and Tuesday 8:30-17:00, Wednesday and Thursday 12:30-21:00 and Friday 8:30-16:30 (the work pattern can be subject to change)
New opportunities have arisen for inspirational people to join our College in the role of Personal Development Tutor, to provide support for adult learners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support adult learners with academic/personal progress and review against targets on an individual basis in line with the College frequency standard. Insisting on high ambitions for all learners;
- Support adult learners in accessing the shared Adult Personal Development platform so that learners can access online tutorials on key personal development activities and themes including Skills development, Employability, British Values, Equality and Diversity and the PREVENT agenda;
- Deliver targeted one-to-one meetings for adult learners;
- Meet with relevant managers and staff to discuss pastoral issues affecting any adult learners giving concern and, where necessary, to refer learners to more specialist services;
- Deliver initial information, advice and guidance on career aims through an individual review; and
- Assist in the delivery of group tutorial sessions and activities for 16- 18 learners that will cover key personal development themes including Resilience, Employability, British Values, Equality and Diversity and the PREVENT agenda, if required.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
- Level 4 qualification;
- GCSEs C (4/5) in English and Maths (or equivalent);
- Excellent personal tutor, advisor or mentor skills;
- Excellent knowledge of tutorial themes;
- Experience of working with adults and an understanding of the barriers they may face in finding work or further study;
- Experience in supporting people with initial mental health concerns;
- Good working knowledge of target setting and review methods;
- Ability to work with empathy and sensitivity; and
- Enhanced DBS check.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Benefits:
- Access to world-class facilities;
- Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
- Equality and Diversity
- Information, Advice and Guidance
- Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
- Principles of Customer Service
- Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities;
- Competitive salary;
- Pension scheme;
- 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
- College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
- Online benefits platform;
- Onsite fitness and childcare facilities;
- Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon; and
- Free onsite parking
How to apply:
Please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am, 23 June 2025.
The selection process will take place on 4 July 2025 at our Crewe campus.
We are unable to accept CVs.
We are unable to accept applications received via recruitment agencies.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.
About Us
Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.
Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.
There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunities for learners to make new friends.
Crewe Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:
- A multi-purpose sports hall;
- Climbing wall;
- Fitness gym;
- TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
- Mock aircraft cabin;
- Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
- Hair, beauty and barbering salons; and
- Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.
Ellesmere Port Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:
- Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
- Mock aircraft cabin;
- Fitness gym;
- Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
- Motor Vehicle Workshop with seven vehicle ramps;
- Strong links with local Employers such as Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Network ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals; and
- Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops.
Chester Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:
Access to 4K video recording equipment and specialist software applications
Impressive Art and Design Workshops;
Science Laboratories; and
Strong links with local Employers such as Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals;
