King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is a sixth form college and a member of the Heart of Mercia Trust. As A level specialists, we provide a deep and thorough academic curriculum and help our students to develop excellent independent study skills. Just as important is our broader development curriculum, with almost 100 different clubs, groups and activities operating on a weekly basis, and excellent preparation for careers and HE. Our students come from a great variety of social and cultural backgrounds, and we take pride in supporting them to form an active and friendly community.
We require a full-time personal tutor to work as part of our student support team, to start as soon as possible.
The Student Support team offers extensive support and guidance, ensuring that our students thrive and can reach their full potential, whilst preparing them for the next stage of their lives.
The role of the Personal Tutor (PT) is fundamental to the College’s pastoral system, which is central to the support we offer our students. PTs will monitor the academic and personal development, attendance and behaviour of all their tutees. PTs will support students in their progress towards their academic and personal targets as well as contributing to the development of wider competencies through the tutorial programme.
This is a permanent, full-time, term-time only post with up to 10 extra contractual days (which will be paid separately), subject to the conditions of service handbook of the Sixth Form Colleges Association. Salary will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges Association support staff pay scale 11 - 15 which is £22,065.56 – £24,812.66 per annum for term-time only, based on 37 hours per week.
Full requirements for the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification or from the college: email hr@kedst.ac.uk; or access information via the college website: www.kedst.ac.uk.
Please note that CVs cannot be accepted. Applications must be sent electronically in the original format (Word document). Closing date for applications is 9.00 am Friday 6 December. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We know that a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We recognise that everyone brings unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our college, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.
King Edward VI College, Stourbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
As part of the shortlisting, King Edward VI College (part of Heart of Mercia Trust) may undertake an online search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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