Job Description

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TUTOR (Care Experienced Young People Designated Teacher)

Permanent/part-time - 30 hours per week

Salary: From 24,975 to 27,205 per annum

Would you like a rewarding career in supporting students on their academic journey?


If yes, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!


The role of a

Personal Development Tutor

(

Care Experienced Young People)

is to undertake the role of the Designated Teacher for Care Experience young people within the college and to work with multi agency professionals to ensure individualised support and positive outcomes for our most vulnerable young people.


You will develop effective working partnerships with subject teachers, parents/carers and other stakeholders to support students on their personal development journey with the College, monitor students' overall performance in college, including progress, attendance, planning for next steps and overall personal development. The post holder would be required to undertake a programme of group and one to one tutorial's with each student to review their progress against targets, this includes signposting students, and supporting them to access, the wider range of services and support available through the College.

The successful candidate must:

Degree or equivalent professional qualification GCSE English (A*-C or 4-9)
GCSE Maths (A*-C or 4-9) or willing to undertake training to achieve this qualification within 12 months of appointment
Experience of acting as a Designated Teacher for Care Experienced Full UK Driving License and access to own transport

What can we offer you?

Positive and enjoyable working environment 30 hours per week over 5 days Generous holiday entitlement - 49 days pa, plus bank holidays pro rata Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution Death in Service benefits Free on-site parking Discounted Starbucks and all other catering outlets on sites Employee Assistance Programme Discount Scheme Well-being events and access to a well-being portal CPD Opportunities for career development within the team and wider college

Interviews will take place on Thursday 13th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College is committed to Equality and Diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.


This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.


Please note we do not accept speculative calls and emails with CV's from recruitment agencies. Any speculative CVs sent to the College will NOT be considered. If any assistant is required by agencies, jobs will be sent to them via the TALOS portal.