Progress Tutor

Contract Details: Full time 5 days (or 4 days a week would be considered), term time plus 1 week (39 weeks)

X2 roles available – one permanent role and one temporary maternity cover role – expected end date early July 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of student support through raising aspirations and performance and helping to build ambition, confidence and resilience in young people. 

Working as part of a team, you will be responsible and accountable for a cohort of students, working with them in a diverse range of ways including goal-setting, monitoring achievement and attendance and motivational coaching. 

You will be expected to liaise with parents, Subject Teachers, Heads of Faculty and Senior Progress Tutors to support, challenge and motivate students in all aspects of the learning journey.

We are looking for a committed and motivated individual, with experience of providing assistance, support and guidance to young adults. You should have excellent communication and language skills and have the flexibility to occasionally work evenings at College events.

About New College Pontefract

New College is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth form college results tables and awarded “Outstanding” in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The personal development of students is as important to the college as their academic journey and every member of staff plays their part to make this happen. 

As the founding member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), which comprises three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools, and three Primary Schools, we offer an exceptional working environment with outstanding opportunities for professional growth and career progression. 

Why work for us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 1 June 2025.

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.