Job Description

If you would like to apply for this post, please visit: https://external.riverside.ac.uk/jobs-vacancies/Default.aspx to complete an online application or you can contact hr@riversidecollege.ac.uk for an application pack.

Please note that these are the only methods of applying for this post.

Specialist Pastoral Tutor

Main Purpose of Job

To provide effective and personalised pastoral support to learners throughout their college life.

Support for Students

To provide effective pastoral support to a cohort of students

To deliver effective group and 1:1 tutorials to a cohort of students

To give appropriate and timely guidance and support to all students, but mainly those who have been identified as cause for concern, including encouraging students to access services available across the college and encouraging them to take an active part in college life

To monitor student attendance, conduct and academic progress via the STAR system, IS data, tutor referrals, student reviews and contact with parents/guardians

To conduct individual interviews, agreeing and communicating detailed targets with students, tutors and parents/carers and review as necessary

To assist with the process of booking in students for Programme Managers, liaising with other staff regarding appointments

To maintain databases and report on attendance, retention, achievement and progression

To maintain an overview of the students within the college and support as necessary, including co-ordinating reports and references as required

To liaise with other cross-college services and curriculum staff on matters relating to students on programme

To liaise with relevant external agencies as necessary

Personal Development

To undertake staff development and attend staff meetings as required and requested

To undertake continuous professional development

Additional Duties

To meet the individual needs of all students

To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults at the college

To accept flexible redeployment and reallocation of duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Specialist Pastoral Tutor

Person Specification

Qualifications

Relevant qualification to minimum of Level 3 (A Level or equivalent)

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Award in Education and Training (PTLLS equivalent) or willingness to work towards

Evidence of continuing professional development

A degree (or equivalent), or professional qualification in field of advice and guidance would be an advantage

Knowledge/Experience

Experience of effective team working and promoting effective relationships between staff, students and the community

Experience of working with and supporting teenagers/young people

Experience of advice and guidance or student support in education and/or training

A knowledge of management information systems

Knowledge of safeguarding issues

Knowledge of equality and diversity issues

Understanding of reference writing skills and the UCAS scheme

Experience of working in a college environment would be an advantage

An understanding of the role of student council within an FE college would be an advantage

Skills/Attributes

Display initiative, be positive and friendly

Strong persuasion skills

Effective communicator

Student focused approach

Flexible approach

Logical approach to problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Competent user of the full range of Microsoft Office Applications

Additional Requirements

Willingness to work flexible hours

Participation may be required outside normal working hours including evenings and weekends

Post Information

Reports through Senior Pastoral Tutor to Head of Student Services

This post is for 37 hours per week, term-time only, permanent

Salary 28,347 - 29,970 Pro rata (Actual Salary 23,702 - 25,059)

The post holder will undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with regulatory, legislative and college procedural requirements.

Please note that the deadline for applications for this post is Thursday 26th June 2025 at 12 noon.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,702.00-25,059.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/06/2025
Reference ID: S225
Expected start date: 18/08/2025