Student Progress and Development Tutor - Bede Campus (Animal Care & Management)

Student Progress and Development Tutor - Bede Campus (Animal Care & Management)

Location: Sunderland

Post Type: Part Time Term Time

Hours per Week: 29.6

Weeks per Year: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 22 July 2026

Reference: 0497-26

About the Role

This is a permanent Student Progress & Development Tutor position supporting learners in Animal Care & Management programmes. The role focuses on improving attendance, retention, achievement and progression, working closely with curriculum teams, parents/carers, and support services to remove learning barriers.

The position offers strong professional development opportunities in coaching, mentoring, pastoral leadership, safeguarding, and working with at-risk learners. You will develop advanced skills in target setting, behaviour for learning, and supporting personal development in a post 16 setting, and contribute to wider college initiatives and progression pathways.

You will use digital tracking and learner management systems such as ProMonitor/eILP tools to monitor progress, set SMART targets and track interventions, gaining experience in evidence based decision making.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 tutorials and group interventions to support learner progress, attendance, behaviour and personal development.
• Monitor and track student performance using ProMonitor/eILP systems, setting SMART targets and reviewing progress regularly.
• Identify at risk learners and implement timely interventions to improve retention, achievement and progression outcomes.
• Work closely with curriculum teams, support services and parents/carers to coordinate holistic learner support.
• Support learners with employability skills, including CV writing, interview preparation, work experience and progression planning.
• Provide pastoral support, safeguarding awareness and signposting to internal and external services where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above qualification in a relevant technical area (Animal Care or related field).
• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
• Experience of working with young people in group or educational settings.
• Experience of working within a relevant technical or vocational area (Animal Care or related).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use digital tools and systems to track, record and support learner progress.
• Full suitability to work with children and young people (DBS clearance required).
• Experience working with young people (16-18) in an educational, training or pastoral support setting.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships and motivate learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Experience supporting learner progress, including monitoring attendance, behaviour, achievement or personal development.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with staff, learners and parents/carers.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team within a curriculum or student support environment.
• Experience of planning, setting and reviewing targets or action plans to support learner success.
• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines.
• Confidence using digital systems (e.g. eILP/ProMonitor or similar) to track and record learner progress.
• Understanding of barriers to learning and strategies to support learner engagement and retention.
• Commitment to safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, and maintaining professional standards in a post 16 setting.
• Experience working in a post 16 education setting (FE college or similar).
• Experience in a coaching, mentoring or tutorial based role supporting learner development.
• Knowledge of vocational or land based education (e.g. Animal Care or related sectors).
• Experience supporting learners with work experience, employability skills or progression planning (e.g. UCAS applications).
• Familiarity with supporting learners with additional learning needs or those at risk of underachievement.
• Experience using learner tracking systems (e.g. ProMonitor, eILP or similar platforms).
• Understanding of English and maths development within vocational study programmes.
• Experience working with external agencies and support services to support learner outcomes.
• Coaching or mentoring qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to achieve).

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between days per year, plus public holidays (excluding Term Time Only contracts).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role).
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role.
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply until they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high performing environment where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.