Senior Tutor - Progress
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blackpool and The Fylde College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3358 |
Summary
The Role
Blackpool and the Fylde College (B&FC) are actively seeking a Senior Tutor - Progress, based at our Gateway Campus. As a Senior Tutor for Progress, you will play a pivotal pastoral leadership role within Gateway, Blackpool and the Fylde College’s discrete campus designed to support young people who need additional time and tailored provision to transition successfully into further education and employment.
You will lead the personal development curriculum, coordinate action planning for learners identified as at risk, and work closely with parents/carers, external agencies, and support services to secure positive outcomes. You will also ensure that students make strong academic progress and are fully supported to move confidently toward their next steps in education, training, or employment.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience working with SEND learners, those with EHCPs, and young people transitioning from alternative provision or elective home education. With Gateway’s focus on personal development, English, maths, and career-focused technical tasters, you will guide students through their next steps and progression pathways.
This vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of the current postholder, offering an exciting opportunity to build on an established and impactful provision. The post holder is required for the 26/27 academic year but, if available, we'd like to plan for an earlier start to support a good transition.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Lead and support progress tutors to ensure the effective delivery of progress meetings and student support strategies.
Drive improvements in student attendance, retention, achievement, and behaviour, aligned with regulatory and institutional frameworks.
Promote and evaluate student voice activities, ensuring their impact informs continuous improvement and positive outcomes.
Champion the Partners for Success framework, ensuring it enhances student experience and progress.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to further your leadership experience while playing a key role in shaping the student journey and driving outstanding outcomes. You’ll be part of a passionate, student-focused team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, please apply as soon as possible. This vacancy may close early if enough applications are received.
How we support you
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role, as CVs alone cannot be accepted
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
Our Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator
For further information on DBS, please click here
If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk.
Blackpool and the Fylde College (B&FC) are actively seeking a Senior Tutor - Progress, based at our Gateway Campus. As a Senior Tutor for Progress, you will play a pivotal pastoral leadership role within Gateway, Blackpool and the Fylde College’s discrete campus designed to support young people who need additional time and tailored provision to transition successfully into further education and employment.
You will lead the personal development curriculum, coordinate action planning for learners identified as at risk, and work closely with parents/carers, external agencies, and support services to secure positive outcomes. You will also ensure that students make strong academic progress and are fully supported to move confidently toward their next steps in education, training, or employment.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience working with SEND learners, those with EHCPs, and young people transitioning from alternative provision or elective home education. With Gateway’s focus on personal development, English, maths, and career-focused technical tasters, you will guide students through their next steps and progression pathways.
This vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of the current postholder, offering an exciting opportunity to build on an established and impactful provision. The post holder is required for the 26/27 academic year but, if available, we'd like to plan for an earlier start to support a good transition.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Lead and support progress tutors to ensure the effective delivery of progress meetings and student support strategies.
Drive improvements in student attendance, retention, achievement, and behaviour, aligned with regulatory and institutional frameworks.
Promote and evaluate student voice activities, ensuring their impact informs continuous improvement and positive outcomes.
Champion the Partners for Success framework, ensuring it enhances student experience and progress.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to further your leadership experience while playing a key role in shaping the student journey and driving outstanding outcomes. You’ll be part of a passionate, student-focused team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, please apply as soon as possible. This vacancy may close early if enough applications are received.
How we support you
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role, as CVs alone cannot be accepted
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
Our Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator
For further information on DBS, please click here
If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk.
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