Progress Tutor
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Durham, County
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 7, SCP 15-22
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2025
- Apply by:
- 2 June 2025
Job overview
At Durham Sixth Form Centre, our students are at the heart of everything we do. Our Pastoral team plays a key role in monitoring student progress and attendance, providing one-to-one guidance and intervention, delivering a carefully structured tutorial programme (the CORE programme), providing support with progression plans and next steps, and supporting students through the many challenges and opportunities that come with post-16 education and life as a young adult. We work collaboratively with curriculum staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to ensure every student receives the guidance and support they need to flourish and succeed.
As a Progress Tutor, you will be joining a team of skilled, and dedicated professionals who are committed to making a real difference. You’ll need excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of the needs of young people, and the resilience to respond to the fast-paced, ever-changing demands of sixth form life in a pastoral role.
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About Durham Sixth Form Centre
- Durham Sixth Form Centre
- Providence Row, The Sands, Durham City
- County Durham
- DH1 1SG
- United Kingdom
About Durham Sixth Form Centre & Providence Learning Partnership
Durham Sixth Form Centre (DSFC) is a high-performing, "Outstanding" post-16 provider located in the heart of Durham City. As the lead institution of the Providence Learning Partnership, we are defined by a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and the personal growth of every student.
We operate as a unique "mini-university," welcoming approximately 1,800 students from over 60 secondary schools across the North East. Our campus is a distinctive blend of tradition and modernity, featuring our original 1913 building alongside state-of-the-art facilities, including a specialist science wing, a 200-seat theatre, a professional Art Gallery, and a cutting-edge Digital Media Centre.
Our Vision: Transforming Lives through Education
The Providence Learning Partnership was established with a clear mission: to transform lives by prioritising excellence in teaching and celebrating the uniqueness of every learner. While our roots are in the sustained success of Durham Sixth Form Centre, we are currently in an era of significant growth.
In collaboration with the Department for Education and Durham University, we are proud to be establishing the Durham Mathematics School—a specialist city-centre provider for elite A level mathematicians, scientists, and computer scientists.
Academic Excellence & National Standing
Our results consistently place us among the premier post-16 providers in the United Kingdom. In 2025:
- Applied General Qualifications: Our attainment is ranked in the top 2% nationally, with 93% of students achieving Distinction* or Distinction grades.
- A Levels: Our A* and A*-B grades continue to exceed national averages, resulting in exceptional value-added scores that empower our students to progress to the UK's most competitive universities and careers.
A Culture of High Expectations
At the core of our school are four values that guide our daily interactions and long-term strategy:
- Inspirational Teaching: A commitment to high-quality, engaging pedagogy.
- Comprehensive Support: Excellent care, guidance, and pastoral support for the "whole person."
- Integrity: Maintaining the highest personal and professional standards.
- Ambition: Fostering a culture of progress for our students, our staff, and our wider community.
Excellence in Leadership and Development
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom. We are proud to hold Investors in People Platinum status and were named Employer of the Year 2025. These accolades, alongside our CPD Mark accreditation, reflect a culture where staff and students alike are supported to flourish in an environment of personal excellence.
As noted in our most recent Ofsted inspection, Durham Sixth Form Centre remains a place where ambition is nurtured and where students are prepared not just for exams, but for life as lifelong learners.
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