Personal Development Tutor (PDT) - Help Young People Succeed

Make a Difference Every Day

At Callywith College, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, develop confidence and achieve their ambitions. Our Personal Development Tutors play a vital role in making this happen.

We are seeking a highly motivated, organised and compassionate individual to join our team as a Personal Development Tutor (PDT). This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

As a PDT, you will be one of the key people in a student's college journey. You will build positive relationships, provide guidance and encouragement, monitor progress and attendance, deliver engaging tutorial sessions and help students overcome challenges so they can achieve their full potential.

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Why This Role Matters

The Personal Development Tutor role sits at the centre of student support and wellbeing at Callywith College. You will:

• Support students throughout their time at college, from transition into sixth form through to progression into higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience, independence and ambition.
• Provide pastoral support and mentoring to students who need additional encouragement or intervention.
• Work closely with parents, carers, teaching staff and external agencies to ensure students receive the right support at the right time.
• Promote excellent attendance, engagement and achievement.
• Deliver a weekly tutorial programme that supports students' personal development and future aspirations.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with young people and building positive relationships.
• Has experience providing advice, guidance, support or mentoring.
• Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Is committed to helping students overcome barriers and achieve success.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and delivering an exceptional student experience.

Experience of working in an educational setting would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with relevant transferable skills and experience are welcomed.

Why Join Callywith College?

Callywith College is one of the highest-performing sixth form colleges in the country, with a strong reputation for academic excellence, student support and outstanding outcomes.

Our culture is built around our core values of Success, Respect, Resilience and Compassion, which underpin everything we do.

Working at Callywith means joining a supportive and ambitious team that is committed to making a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

Explore the many benefits of working at Callywith College here.

Safeguarding

Callywith College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

If you are passionate about supporting young people, helping them develop confidence and resilience, and want to play a key role in shaping their future success, we would love to hear from you.

To complete your application and join a college that’s committed to excellence, inclusion and opportunity for all, visit our how to apply page.

Curriculum Vitae are not accepted, Application Forms only.

Successful candidates will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date.

Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026