Personal Development Tutor

Employer

Coastland College

Location

Weymouth, Dorset

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time, Part Time

Contract Length

Term time

Salary

£27,259 per annum FTE (prorated to part time hours

Posted

8th July 2026

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Expires

21st July 2026 11:59 PM

Contract Type

Permanent

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Job ID

1564503

Job Reference

REQ0088

Based: Across both our Weymouth & Kingston Maurward campuses

Hours: Full & part time hours available

Contract: Term time only

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Personal Development Tutor (PDT) Team at Coastland College, and are looking for committed and enthusiastic individuals to join us on a full or part-time basis across both our Weymouth and Kingston Maurward sites.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver engaging group tutorial sessions, as well as conduct 1:1 progress reviews to support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours they need to succeed. You'll play a vital role in helping students stay on track, overcome barriers, and prepare for positive destinations after college.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful tutorial sessions that support students' personal development and college engagement.
• Conduct regular 1:1 progress reviews, offering challenge, motivation, and wellbeing support.
• Assist students with employability skills including CV writing, job applications, and interview prep.
• Promote high standards of attendance, behaviour, and engagement.
• Identify wellbeing concerns and refer students to internal support services as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve and evolve tutorial resources and delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date safeguarding and Prevent knowledge and embed it into sessions.

If you are an individual who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, is highly organised and can deliver engaging and impactful groups tutorial sessions, then we look forward to hearing from you.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Martin Oliver or Conor Wilson.

What we offer

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 holiday days, plus bank holiday increasing by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 5 years (30 days). Prorated to your part time hours.
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over Christmas and an additional 4 days over Easter
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Optima Health - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre.
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme, free and confidential staff counselling and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders.

The important bit

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.

We’re here to help you

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

What we stand for

Here at Coastland College, we have one purpose which stands as an ever-present and unchanging reminder of why we’re here: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world.

We’re proud of who we are and the ambitious, dedicated teams who always strive to bring out the very best in our students. Recruiting more brilliant individuals who share our values and passion is so important to us, so do our values speak to you?

We are Connected: Inspired by our heritage, we play a key part in a collaborative ecosystem – where everyone has a platform to grow, contribute and make an impact beyond borders.

We are Courageous: In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we embrace challenges both big and small – we have the determination to succeed, through deep-rooted curiosity and resilience.

We are Dynamic: We embrace innovation, technology, industry advances and hands-on learning, in everything we do – helping and challenging employers to ensure they thrive in their sector.

We are Empowering: We create opportunities for all; our staff, our students, our community, the economy and the world – opening doors and helping everyone achieve their full potential.

We are Welcoming: We celebrate diversity, ensuring a safe, inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all – a space where everyone is valued and treated with respect.

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding Statement

Coastland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants should be aware that safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves regular contact with children and young people and is considered regulated activity under the relevant safeguarding legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of child protection and follow all statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all relevant convictions and cautions that are not protected under the Exceptions Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020). Guidance on which convictions must be disclosed can be found in the Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS filtering rules.