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Personal Development Tutor

This role is 37 hours per week across 40 working weeks per year.

This is a maternity cover contract.

Moulton College has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a passion for supporting young people and adults with their personal development whilst studying at the College.

Perhaps you have recently started to think about stepping in to teaching? The Personal Development Tutor role at Moulton College could be just what you are looking for to start to develop those skills, especially with the opportunity to gain a teaching qualification alongside your role.

You would be working with an experienced team of Tutors planning and delivering personal development tutorials in a supportive, inclusive rural College environment where student and staff wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do.

Moulton College is a specialist, innovative, industry-led technical and vocational College, recognised as a market leader in supporting people to access skills and progress into the world of work.

Moulton College is a GOOD College in the midst of a period of exciting changes having seen significant growth in student numbers over the last two years

The post-holder will be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering group tutorials/sessions in a range of personal development topics and working 1 to 1 with learners as the pastoral need arises.

You will provide support to teachers and course managers with pastoral, welfare and behavioural issues.

This role is vital to successful learning outcomes for students.

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

You will be educated to Level 3 or equivalent with a minimum of grade C or equivalent in GCSE English & Maths.

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to motivate students and support them in their path to successful outcomes.

You will be able to plan, deliver and evaluate high quality, motivational and inclusive learning experiences.

For the full requirements of the role and person specification, see the attached Job Description.

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

  • 33 days annual leave, including Public bank holidays and a maximum of 5 College closure days (pro rata for part-time)
  • High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 24.7 %)
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
  • Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
  • A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
  • Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
  • On site gym
  • Discounted nursery fees
  • Free onsite parking
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Online Payslips

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.

Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.

To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work-for-us; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.

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