PROGRESS TUTOR

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Progress Tutor to join a college that is committed to transforming the lives of young people across our region. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high quality and personalised pastoral support to the young people of the College, with the overall objective of securing the best possible academic outcomes for all students. Progress Tutors are achievement focused and accountable for the students in their care.

Elliott Hudson College is an ambitious and high performing 16-19 sixth form college that is committed to raising standards for young people across the Leeds City region. Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, Elliott Hudson College has a mission to ensure that its students receive an exceptional education and that they successfully progress to their chosen destination. Within GORSE, we aspire for every young person to acquire the gift of choice and at Elliott Hudson College we are committed to building a community in which all students and staff can thrive. By adopting an approach where we all try to be, and do, a bit better each day, we build a culture of excellence in which all can flourish.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and personalised pastoral support to students aged 16‑19.
• Focus on student achievement and be accountable for the academic outcomes of the students in your care.
• Work to secure the best possible academic outcomes for all students.

Requirements

• Ability to form meaningful relationships with young people in the 16‑19 age range.
• A passion for education and making a difference.
• Understanding of associated external agencies and avenues to support young people.

Benefits

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.