Personal Development Tutor

Salary: £29,838 to £32,579 per annum pro rata (£26,884 to 29,353 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent       

Hours: 37 hours per week, part year working (38 weeks per year). Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Location:  Chester Campus

A new opportunity has arisen for an inspirational person to join our College in the role of Personal Development Tutor at our Chester Campus.

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.

How to apply:

Please complete our application form by the closing date.

The selection process will take place on 21 May 2026 at our Ellesmere Port campus.

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.

We are unable to accept CVs from recruitment agencies.

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)

Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Employee benefit platform

Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon

Free onsite parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Staff Awards

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 £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.  The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.  

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 opportunity for learners to make new friends. 

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.