Personal and Professional Development Tutor
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Personal and Professional Development Tutors to join our student support team at The Henley College. This rewarding and student-focused role plays a vital part in helping our learners succeed – both academically and personally – as they prepare for life beyond college.
Working closely with a number of student groups, you will deliver engaging sessions on a range of topics including wellbeing, careers, and university preparation. You’ll also provide 1-to-1 support and play an important role in promoting attendance, monitoring academic progress, and encouraging personal growth.
You will be a key link between students, curriculum teams and parents – ensuring a strong support network is in place and helping young people thrive during this important stage of their lives.
This role offers an excellent development opportunity for those considering a career in teaching. It provides valuable experience in delivering sessions, working closely with curriculum teams, and supporting the holistic development of young people in an educational setting.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, a passion for working with young people, and a supportive, positive approach. The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with or supporting young people (post-16 education experience desirable)
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to build rapport and hold constructive, sometimes challenging conversations
- Knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR, and confidentiality principles
- A proactive, energetic outlook and a commitment to helping students progress
About Us – The Henley College
The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Located in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff,
committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, (HEART) - are central to everything we do.
As part of our team in this role, you’ll benefit from:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Free onsite gym
- 40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre
- Free car parking and good public transport links
- On site cafes
- 5 mins walk from the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames, on the banks of the River Thames
- 24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our EAP provider
- We actively support our staff with continuing professional development
Location: Henley on Thames
Salary: £29,889.00 pro rated to £25,821.73
Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks a year
The Henley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.