Progress Tutor
New College Doncaster
Doncaster
- New
- Salary:
- £27,905 – £33,710 based on a 5-day post; 4-day salary pro rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible, or 9 November 2026
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2026
Job overview
Hours: Part time or full time, 4–5 days per week, term time + 1 week (39 weeks)
This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in the success and wellbeing of students at New College Doncaster.
As a Progress Tutor, you will support, challenge and motivate young people throughout their college journey, helping them to raise their aspirations, build confidence and resilience, and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with students through goal-setting, progress and attendance monitoring, one-to-one mentoring and motivational coaching, providing targeted support and intervention where it is needed most.
You will develop strong relationships with students and work closely with parents, teaching staff, Heads of School and Senior Progress Tutors. Alongside academic support, you will provide pastoral guidance, help students make a successful transition into sixth form and support their progression towards higher education, higher-level skills or employment.
About you
You will have previous experience of working with young people and providing information, advice or guidance, together with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be organised, approachable and confident working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to build positive relationships and respond effectively to different situations.
You should have qualifications to at least Level 2, including Maths and English, and a genuine interest in education and supporting young people to succeed. A flexible approach, enthusiasm for the role and a commitment to equality, inclusion and continuous improvement are also essential.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and want a role where you can make a genuine difference to their progress, confidence and future aspirations, we would love to hear from you.
About Us:
New College Doncaster is an academic sixth form college with around 1,500 students and a distinctive young adult ethos.
As part of New Collaborative Learning Trust, you will join a positive and supportive organisation with a strong reputation for staff development and career progression. Benefits include access to high-quality professional development, an attractive pension scheme, cycle-to-work and technology schemes, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
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Closing Date: 25 September 2026 at 9am.
New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.
About New College Doncaster
- New College Doncaster
- Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster
- South Yorkshire
- DN9 3HG
- United Kingdom
An exciting opportunity to join an Outstanding team
New College Doncaster is a sixth form college which opened in September 2017, growing to approximately 1500 students and with a strong reputation in the region. The college was rated ‘outstanding’ in all categories by Ofsted in 2021/22.
New College Doncaster offers a wide range of almost 50 qualifications to full time students in the 16-19 age range, predominantly A level courses alongside a range of level 3 applied general courses. We are deeply committed to providing an inclusive learning environment and to supporting students from wide-ranging backgrounds.
It is a great place to be a student, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, academic and pastoral support, personal development, and readiness for higher education, employment and life in modern Britain.
It is also a great place to work, with dedicated time to support collaboration, personalised professional development, opportunities to take part in coaching or complete national professional qualifications (NPQs) or to be supported as an ECT. Staff wellbeing, workload and development are high in our priorities and we are proud of our friendly and supportive team of staff.
We are also proud of the very strong results our students and staff achieve, with excellent student progress, attainment, attendance and retention. Student progress / value added for A levels positioned the college in approximately the top 15% of providers nationally in 2023, and in the top 10% of providers nationally for BTEC qualifications.
New College Doncaster sits within New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), a multi-academy trust which currently comprises of three 16-19 sixth form colleges and a small cluster of secondary and primary schools. NCLT was awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ in the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards and is recognised as a Leader in Diversity and a Disability Confident Employer. Collaboration is at the core of our work and we have a shared commitment to providing an outstanding learning experience and making a positive contribution to social mobility and the lives of young people.
Thank you for considering the exciting opportunities available with us.
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