The College is looking to appoint a Senior Tutor to join its Student Guidance Team. The Senior Tutor will lead and manage a team of personal tutors in the College to ensure that students are given the best possible support and guidance to enable them to maximise their potential as well as be a key member of the Safeguarding Team as a DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead).
Godalming College is one of the best performing sixth form colleges in the country and a great place to work and study. We are very proud of the achievements of all our students and have a strong track record of consistently high results. Value added scores are excellent and we are delighted that the College was again rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2024.
We are looking to appoint a Senior Tutor to join our Student Guidance Team who oversee the pastoral support of students on an individual basis in terms of their learning and academic progress. This is done in an inclusive way with support and respect for all. Our focus is on supporting students develop self-help strategies to manage their development from school, through sixth form study and then beyond onto their next steps, whether that be University, Apprenticeship, Employment or another form of training. The team is made up of: Assistant Principal – Safeguarding and Support, Director of Safeguarding and Intervention, Senior Tutors, Support Officers, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Student Wellbeing Practitioner, Student Services Administrators, Student Reception, Learning Support team and EDI Officer.
Our highly experienced Senior Tutor team are also trained safeguarding leads who work with students on their academic progress, wellbeing, and complex issues. The Senior Tutors work closely with our Support Officers who know that welfare is key to academic progress and are committed to working with students to help them reach their potential. Senior Tutors and Support Officers have an open-door policy, students can either drop in or book an appointment with them via Student Services. They, alongside Personal Tutors, offer safe and non judgemental advice and help signpost students to external forms of support where necessary.
Applicants should be a qualified teacher with experience of post 16 education and be able to demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills to effectively guide and support students to address diverse student needs and academic challenges.