Progress Tutor

Responsible to: Lead Progress Tutor

Working Arrangements: Full-Time (37 hours per week) / Term-Time only (195 days per year)

Maternity Cover (up to 12 months)

The Progress Tutor has a specific role within the existing tutorial team for the pastoral support of our students. With the guidance of Senior Tutors, Progress Tutors will run tutorials as well as provide individualised support, encouragement and challenge so that our students maximise their potential at Priestley.

Pre-enrolment and enrolment

• Carry out tasks as allocated during the start of each academic year, including the enrolment of new students in August
• Contribute towards the planning and delivery of the college Induction programme
• Establish a tutor group identity and a rapport with their individual students
• Take students through key policies e.g. Anti-bullying and Harassment Policy, e-safety Policy etc

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Individual student progress reviews and action planning

• Monitor and support the progress of all tutees based on performance monitoring data providing every tutee with supportive and focused 1:1 interviews
• Manage and prioritise 1:1 interviews as required
• Develop an effective and supportive partnership with parents/carers by regular and appropriate contact and meetings with parents/carers
• Monitor the attendance of students in line with College targets, setting improvement targets for students where necessary through following the College’s systems
• Monitor and support student achievement within the enrichment programme
• Deal promptly and appropriately with curriculum concerns and referrals in relation to individual student progress
• Document all meetings on Rems Portal
• Monitor the action plans drawn up by students during the review sessions
• Refer students to other agencies where appropriate in consultation with Senior Tutors e.g. CAMHS, etc.
• Deal promptly with complaints raised by students and, where necessary, refer them to the next stage
• Communicate effectively with students and their parents or carers where relevant
• Support and guide students through the progression process as appropriate, including their UCAS application, and overseeing student references
• Liaise regularly with their Senior Tutor and report any emerging issues
• Ensure that the student 1:1 entitlement of significant interviews is achieved

Record keeping

• Ensure all relevant records are maintained e.g. 1:1 interviews, progression plans, course changes, referrals, attendance, and tracking data, safeguarding records and Unifrog student profiles.

Tutorial programme

• Deliver the tutorial programme as planned
• Deliver the tutorial programme to ensure that the themes of the tutorial programme are effectively addressed
• Take a full part in the sharing of ideas and good practice within the tutor team
• Support students in their career and progression planning and to advise on how to access guidance on making informed choices
• Support students in the application process by mentoring application quality and Personal Statement writing
• Be available for post exam counselling as required
• Attend team meetings and 1:1 meetings as agreed with their Senior Tutor
• Obtain student views of the tutorial programme in line with the quality systems in
• College e.g. student voice focus groups, QPD surveys etc
• Cover for other tutors if required
• To attend and support at college admissions processes (by arrangement), including open evenings and interview evenings

How to Apply:

Download the application form and complete it electronically (please note we are unable to accept CVs).

Email your application to hr@priestley.ac.uk or, if you are unable to complete it electronically, hand it in at our reception or post to: HR Department, Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

It is important you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. Providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or, if you are selected, to summary dismissal with the potential for prosecution.

If you require assistance completing your application, or require information in a different format, please email hr@priestley.ac.uk 

Closing Date Wednesday 15 January 2025 12 noon

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment in Education

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All policies regarding safeguarding can be found on our website www.priestley.ac.uk

Priestley College uses the Disclosure and Barring Service to assess all applicants and complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. For more details go to www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and- barring-service/about and for information relating to the DBS Update Service visit www.gov.uk/dbs-update- service. We also comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998.