Personal Tutor

Hereford Sixth Form College, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1LU

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, term time only plus one week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months from January 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,408 - £30,960(£24,439 - £26,972 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are proud of the support we provide to our students both academically and holistically, and are looking to appoint a Personal Tutor with the skills to continue to add to our successful tutoring programme.

Ideally, you will have a background in supporting young people in their academic, social and personal development to ensure they maximise their achievement.

The role requires flexibility, good listening skills, empathy, use of initiative and a sound understanding of safeguarding and keeping children safe in education. You will be committed to a collegiate ethos and a desire to contribute to the College’s continuing success.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Mentorship and support from experienced colleagues to help you grow in your career
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A competitive salary and benefits package

In return, for our staff members' expertise and dedication, we offer:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff)
• Free refreshments and parking
• Staff CPD and Wellbeing events
• The opportunity to further your professional development in a supportive and friendly environment
• Staff wellbeing support including a free and confidential information, support and counselling service
• Staff Active Programme, use of sports facilities and discounted gym membership
• Free use of library resources including books and DVDs
• A free ticket to student performances at the College

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

This role is initially fixed term for 12 months January 2026 to January 2027 with the potential to become permanent.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hereford Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. The College also celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Hereford Sixth Form College

• School type: Academy, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth_form_or_college
• School size: 0 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hereford Sixth Form College website
• Email address: recruitment@hereford.ac.uk
• Phone number: 01432 355166
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hereford-sixth-form-college-hereford

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