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Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment. We are seeking a dedicated Progress Destination Tutor to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with curriculum and teaching staff to ensure every student is supported to succeed on their programme and progress to a positive destination. Your work will directly contribute to improving retention, attendance and achievement across the College.
Job Responsibility:
Provide high-quality pastoral guidance to help students settle into college, identify their goals, and overcome any early barriers to learning
Deliver a weekly timetable of engaging Personal Development sessions on topics such as safeguarding, employability, staying safe, British values, wellbeing, and progression
Work proactively with students who are at risk of disengagement—especially in the first crucial weeks—to help them remain on programme and realise their potential
Hold regular 1:1 non-academic tutorials, developing a strong understanding of each tutee and supporting them to complete all elements of their Study Programme
Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and attitudes to learning, taking prompt and appropriate action when needed
Support students and curriculum teams to secure, record and complete 30 hours of work-related experience
Use platforms such as Google Classroom to support delivery of Personal Development and employability content
Liaise regularly with lecturers, parents/guardians, and internal support services to ensure a joined-up approach to student welfare and progress
Help students explore their next steps, including employment, apprenticeships, and Higher Education routes
Attend parent events, welcome days, open events, and other key college activities
Maintain and continually develop your own professional expertise
Requirements:
A genuine passion for supporting young people
Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills
The ability to engage groups, facilitate discussions and adapt resources to meet diverse needs
Confidence in monitoring attendance and applying college processes where required
A proactive, student-centred approach with a commitment to safeguarding, diversity, equity and inclusion
What we offer:
full benefits
supportive, collaborative environment
strong links across curriculum and support teams
plenty of opportunities for professional development and progression