Progress Tutor

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of student support through raising aspirations and performance and helping to build ambition, confidence and resilience in young people. Working as part of a team, you will be responsible and accountable for a cohort of students, working with them in a diverse range of ways including goal-setting, monitoring achievement and attendance and motivational coaching. You will be expected to liaise with parents, Subject Teachers, Heads of Faculty and Senior Progress Tutors to support, challenge and motivate students in all aspects of the learning journey. We are looking for a committed and motivated individual, with experience of providing assistance, support and guidance to young adults. You should have excellent communication and language skills and have the flexibility to occasionally work evenings at College events. This is a full time role, working 5 days or 4 days a week, term time only, plus 1 week (39 weeks). About New College Pontefract New College Pontefract is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth form college results tables and awarded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. We deliver primarily A Level provision, alongside a range of Applied General qualifications and GCSEs in Maths and English. As part of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), we believe every role makes a difference in shaping young people’s futures. We are a values-driven and inclusive organisation where 96% of staff say they feel a shared sense of purpose and pride. Our culture is supportive and forward-thinking, with a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and professional development for all staff. Please explore our Employer of Choice page to learn more: https://nclt.ac.uk/employer-of-choice/ Our benefits include: · Local Government Pension Scheme · Flexible working and special leave policies · Lieu days and annual wellbeing day · Funded CPD and professional devel