Job Description
Progress Tutor - Warrington - Immediate Start
Location: Warrington, Cheshire
Pay: Up to £115 per day, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Temporary assignment for up to 3 months
Contract: Further Education / Sixth Form College
Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Progress Tutor to join a further education college in Warrington on an immediate basis for up to three months.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Progress Tutor, Pastoral Support Officer, Student Support Adviser or education professional who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their academic and personal potential.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting post-16 students with their attendance, academic progress, personal development and future career aspirations.
This position would suit someone who enjoys building positive relationships with young people, providing individualised guidance and helping students overcome barriers to achievement.
The Role - Progress Tutor
As a Progress Tutor, you will provide pastoral and academic guidance to students studying a range of post-16 qualifications, including A Levels and vocational programmes.
Working alongside the wider pastoral and student support teams, you will monitor progress, identify areas for improvement and provide targeted support to help students remain engaged and achieve their goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering personal development tutorials and supporting students' wider learning and development
- Conducting one-to-one student progress reviews, identifying barriers to achievement and agreeing improvement targets
- Monitoring student attendance, punctuality, engagement and academic performance
- Supporting students with personal development, motivation and independent learning
- Identifying pastoral and wellbeing concerns and escalating safeguarding matters appropriately
- Working with teaching staff and pastoral colleagues to support students requiring additional intervention
- Maintaining accurate records of student meetings, attendance, progress and agreed action plans
- Communicating professionally with parents and carers where appropriate
- Supporting students with UCAS applications, personal statements, apprenticeships and employment pathways
- Preparing student progress summaries and university references where required
- Encouraging students to take responsibility for their learning, attendance and future progression
The role combines structured tutorial delivery with individual pastoral support, making it particularly suitable for candidates who can balance encouragement with clear expectations and accountability.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience supporting young people within secondary education, sixth form colleges, further education or pastoral support settings.
Suitable backgrounds may include:
- Progress Tutors or Personal Tutors
- Pastoral Support Officers
- Student Support Advisers
- Learning Mentors
- Attendance or Student Engagement Officers
- Careers and Progression Advisers
- Teachers or education professionals with relevant pastoral experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience supporting young people aged 16-19 or within a comparable education setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to motivate students and establish positive professional relationships
- Experience monitoring attendance, engagement or academic progress
- Confidence delivering group tutorials and conducting individual student meetings
- Good organisational skills and accurate record keeping
- An understanding of safeguarding, student wellbeing and professional boundaries
- The ability to work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral colleagues
- Availability to begin work at short notice
Experience supporting students with UCAS applications, personal statements or post-16 progression would be particularly advantageous.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
As a Progress Tutor working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:
- Competitive daily pay of up to £115, dependent on experience
- Weekly pay
- A genuine temporary opportunity for up to three months
- Experience working within a further education environment
- A dedicated education recruitment consultant
- Free professional development and CPD through The National College
- Support throughout registration and your placement
- Access to further education and pastoral support opportunities across Warrington and surrounding areas
Safeguarding and Eligibility
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to travel reliably to Warrington.
All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced child workforce DBS check and satisfactory professional references.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Progress Tutor, Pastoral Support Officer or Student Support professional looking for an immediate opportunity in Warrington, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today with your latest CV or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
0151 221 9666
anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com
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