Personal, Social Development & Employability Tutor - Chippenham - ref. b87950119
Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Personal, Social Development & Employability (PSD) Tutor our team.
Location: Lackham, WiltshireSalary: £25,522 per annum (Professional Services Grade 5)
Job Type: Fixed Term until 31/01/26, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Closing Date: 12th February 2025
About Us:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond.Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Personal, Social Development & Employability Tutor - The Role:
Wiltshire College & University Centre invites applications for the position of Personal, Social Development & Employability Tutor at our vibrant Chippenham campus. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team committed to fostering personal growth, development, and employability skills among our diverse student body.
Personal, Social Development & Employability Tutor - Key Responsibilities:
- Engagement and Delivery: Design and deliver interactive sessions aimed at promoting personal development and growth among students.
- Tailored Support: Customise sessions to address the unique needs of student groups, covering topics such as online safety, sexual violence prevention, and British Values.
- Cross-College Coordination: Organise and lead themed weeks focusing on careers, health, wellbeing, and enrichment activities to enrich the student experience.
- Holistic Student Development: Implement student-centered programs emphasising softer outcomes to facilitate positive progression into adulthood.
- Employability Focus: Enhance students' work readiness through targeted initiatives and support.
- Pastoral Support: Provide personalised pastoral tutorials, guiding students to relevant internal and external resources as needed.
- Student Engagement: Actively support initiatives promoting student engagement and voice within the college community.
- Team Collaboration: Assist Student Services teams with safeguarding, work experience, and careers guidance.
Personal, Social Development & Employability Tutor - You:
- Educational Experience: Demonstrated experience managing student groups in an educational setting, with a proven ability to engage and support diverse student populations.
- Skills Expertise: Background in delivering support across health, wellbeing, study skills, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and employability domains.
- Administrative Proficiency: Strong record-keeping abilities, adept at data inputting, and capable of delivering timely and accurate reports.
If you are passionate about nurturing the personal and professional growth of students within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we encourage you to apply.
Personal, Social Development & Employability Tutor - Benefits:
Competitive salary- 30 days, pro rata annual leave for Professional Service Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
- Free onsite car parking
Personal, Social Development & Employability Tutor Application Process:
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
To submit your application for this exciting Personal, Social Development & Employability Tutor opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.
Applications for this role close on the 12th February 2025.