Job Description

Sixth Form College Farnborough

Hampshire
25,647 - 31,889 pro rata

Salary:

Support Staff Grade 4, 22,995.17 - 28,793.85 per annum

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

8 October 2025

Job overview

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Contract:

37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks (please see below for further details)

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday (will consider part time - minimum 4 days per week.)

Start date:

1st January 2026 (will consider earlier start date)

Application Deadline:

9am, Wednesday 8th October 2025

Salary:

Support Staff Grade 4, 22,995.17 - 28,793.85 per annum (25,647 - 31,889 FTE)

The Prospect Trust is a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England, with an aim of providing outstanding education for all learners within a family of local academies. There are currently four academies within the Trust: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Tomlinscote School, Frimley CofE Junior School and St Marks CofE Primary School.

We are excited to announce a new opportunity at the College, these are new roles as part of a restructure within our Student Services Team, and we are seeking a new team of dedicated and passionate Student Progress Advisors to support Year 12 and 13 students in achieving their full potential.

Join our Outstanding Sixth Form College with a reputation for Academic Excellence and Pastoral Care; a College where all staff have a shared responsibility to actively promote inclusion, fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected and supported in their learning and development, and to identify and remove barriers to participation and learning, so that every student can achieve and thrive.

Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are:

'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted Achievement of high grades with excellent value added; Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff; Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons; Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.

The Role:

The

Student Progress Advisor

will be a key member of our pastoral support team, responsible for up to 11 tutor groups. You will work closely with students to ensure they complete their courses and reach their academic goals while also supporting their personal development. This role is central to improving student achievement and well-being, ensuring students excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary point of communication with parents/guardians of students within your tutor groups; Track and monitor the academic progress of tutees, ensuring they meet or exceed their expected achievement levels; Identify students at risk of underachievement and initiate timely interventions; Monitor attendance and punctuality, implementing interventions as needed to promote consistent attendance; Ensure students maintain high standards of personal conduct in alignment with the ethos of the college; Support student welfare and well-being, offering early help when necessary, and referring safeguarding concerns in line with college policies; Maintain accurate student records using Cristalweb and CPOMS; Deliver group tutorials as part of the core Tutorial Programme, Tutorial+, and The Prospects Diploma; Participate in careers advice and guidance, supporting students with UCAS applications and progression planning; Provide references for students' UCAS applications and progression applications; Assist with careers events such as Getting Ready Day, work experience facilitation, and support the wider college activities including open evenings and parents' consultation events; Participate in the College's Quality Assurance Cycle and Performance Management process; Attend training sessions and undertake statutory training as required for the role.

Contract Information:

This post is a

term time plus two weeks

contract. Term time at the College starts the week after GCSE results day. The additional two weeks required to work will contractually include working two days over A-Level results day, and two days to support enrolment over GCSE results days (for example Summer 2026 these dates are 13th, 14th August and 20th and 21st August 2026). Alongside this there will be a requirement to work some twilight sessions across the academic year to support interview evenings.

How to apply:

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk





Please apply via our website and complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by

9am, Wednesday 8th October 2025.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a dedicated

Student Progress Advisor

to our team!

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.





The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.

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About

Sixth Form College Farnborough

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Sixth Form College Farnborough

Prospect Avenue, Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 8JX
United Kingdom

+44 1252 688 200

The Sixth Form College Farnborough is a founding member of The Prospect Trust, which is a dynamic and ambitious multi-academy Trust on the Hampshire/Surrey border, providing outstanding education and support for almost 6,000 learners. Fueled by a relentless desire to improve the educational outcomes and lives of the young people in our local communities. The successful candidate will be expected to embrace the Trust's values and play a key role in supporting its further growth and development.



The Trust's core values are:

Partnership:

working together we can deliver better and more effectively than working alone.

Restlessness:

the current state is never good enough.

Trust:

open and transparent in everything we do.

Quality:

aspire to be the best in everything we do.




Judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in September 2021, the College now has almost 4,000 students enrolled on over 40 Level 3 courses. The College community continues to grow and a record number of applications were received for September 2023.



In recent years, academic outcomes have been well above the national average both in attainment and progress. Alps value added measures put the College in the top 10% of providers nationally both at A level and for vocational courses.



As well as the pursuit of academic excellence, the College is renowned for its commitment to providing the highest possible standard of pastoral care. A team of highly experienced tutors provide group/one-to-one support and students also have access to a first-rate onsite counselling service. The College benefits from excellent facilities and educational resources and works closely with seventeen partner secondary schools to ensure students enjoy a smooth transition to post-16 education.

What makes working at the College a unique experience:

The opportunity to join an outstanding teaching environment surrounded by a team of experienced and motivated staff; Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons; Innovative use of IT to promote learning integrated into all usual teaching activities. Dedicated time and opportunity to develop within your role Regular opportunities for internal promotion Mentoring scheme for all new staff Excellent tracking and administration support with over 400 teaching and support staff

Staff Benefits:

Generous pension schemes for both teaching and support staff Access to Employee Assistance Programme Access to the College Gym and cycle to work scheme Eye Test voucher Free flu vaccination Ample free parking A modern campus and an attractive, well maintained working environment Individual department staff rooms All teaching staff are provided with a portable device. Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow

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