GROUP TUTORIAL SUPPORT:

• To co-ordinate and deliver an active group and support tutorial programme bespoke to the curriculum area.
• To provide advice and guidance to students on strategies, study skills, etc. to improve their own learning and performance and independence.
• To provide students, in collaboration with the Careers Service, with information on a range of career and progression pathways.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• To participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
• To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
• To actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
• To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.
• To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.
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  This is current at the date shown below, and is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake. In consultation with the post holder, it may be changed from time to time by the College to meet changing circumstances.
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  August 2025

FIRST AID & FIRE MARSHALL

As defined in the person specification of the job description, those staff with these responsibilities are required to undertake first aid and or fire marshal duties across the College, when called upon to do so. Staff must ensure they are up to date with the relevant training.

VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.

CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION

If you are required to obtain a qualification as a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds, and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Candidates with a disability should contact the HR Department before interview if they require any adjustments to be made for the interview and/or selection tests.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IT IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO MERELY REPEAT WHAT IS IN THE SPECIFICATION – YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET EACH REQUIREMENT. YOU MUST ALSO PROVIDE DETAILS UNDER ‘PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT’ WHICH MUST INCLUDE ALL EMPLOYMENT UNDERTAKEN SINCE LEAVING FULL TIME EDUCATION.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 15 September 2025 via our website at www.howcollege.ac.uk

AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the role is act as a personal tutor for pastoral and academic matters, providing tutorial support for full time students, supervising their academic progress, setting ambitious targets and encouraging students to raise their aspirations to ensure students achieve their individual potential.

KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Pastoral and Academic Support:

• To follow the direction of the CRQ Leader regarding the content and delivery of group Tutorial programmes and to liaise and collaborate with Learner Services Staff and Learning Centres where needed
• To participate in the design and delivery of curriculum specific induction and tutorial programmes.
• To encourage the development of a positive group identity amongst students and a “sense of belonging” to the College and their course group.
• To assist students during induction to facilitate a smooth transition so that learners are well-informed and prepared for the demands of the new course.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• To work as an integral part of a curriculum staff team, within College Directorates.
• To liaise with curriculum and support staff to compile and produce reports for parents and employers as required.
• To support curriculum staff with student interviews
• To liaise with curriculum delivery and support staff.
• To contribute to College self-assessment processes.
• To attend internal and external staff development events when required.
• To undertake such other duties as are reasonably allocated either permanently or from time to time.
• To complete First Aid qualification and act as a duty first aider as required