Job Specifications
Job Overview
Personal Development Tutors (EL757, EL406, EL408, EL413)
Salary: PS28,282 to PS30,881 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: (EL406/EL757) 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm), part year working (38 weeks per year) Crewe Campus
(EL408) 30 hours per week (Monday 9.00am to 3.30pm, Tuesday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Wednesday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Friday 9.00am to 12.30pm), part year working (38 weeks per year). Crewe Campus
(EL413) 30 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm), part year working (38 weeks per year) Ellesmere Port Campus
Location: Crewe Campus and Ellesmere Port Campus
New opportunities have arisen for an inspirational people to join our College in the role of Personal Development Tutor.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver group tutorial sessions and activities to cover key personal development themes including Employability, British Values, Equality and Diversity and the PREVENT agenda;
Conduct an effective personal induction for students to the College and develop both a sense of belonging and resilience to succeed;
Meet with relevant managers and staff to discuss pastoral issues affecting any students giving concern and, where necessary, to refer students to more specialist services;
Support learner participation in opportunities that develop skills and knowledge including enrichment and learner voice activities;
Support students 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 students; and
Use dedicated systems to monitor attendance concerns with the cohort and proactively resolve issues.
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.
Ability to deliver effective group tutorial sessions, including those on more sensitive topics;
Experience of delivery to groups of young people (16 to 18 years old)
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
Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
Employee benefit platform
Onsite Costa, cafe, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
Free onsite parking
Employee Referral Scheme
Staff Awards
How To Apply
Please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 09:00 Monday 29 September 2025. Please indicate within your application form which posts/s you wish to apply for.
The selection process will take place on 10 October 2025 at our Crewe campus and 16 October 2025 at Ellesmere Port 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 PS120m 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.
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