Pastoral Support Tutor

Haywards Heath College, part of the Chichester College Group

Pastoral Support Tutor [Ref: HH6969]

£26,716 - £29,196 per annum

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our outstanding Pastoral Support team as a Pastoral Support Tutor.

This full-time permanent position involves providing pastoral and academic support to our full-time learners on a 1:1 and group basis, including weekly tutorial sessions.  You will be providing targeted support to students aged 16-19 to ensure they achieve their full potential at college, developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of students' support needs.  You will be setting and working towards targets, whilst managing time effectively to meet tight deadlines.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

• Experience supporting students in a similar age range.
• High motivation and effective time management skills.
• A proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. 

Haywards Heath is a small and friendly campus with a strong culture of learning, collaboration and professional autonomy. We are committed to support the well-being of our staff to ensure a good life/work balance. Flexible working options are available for non-teaching hours (preparation, planning and assessment time).

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview

Closing date: 25 August 2025

Interview date: week commencing 8 September 2025

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.