Salary/Grade: NSP1-9 with Responsibility Allowance C - £5,444 - £8,854 Responsible to: Assistant Principal - Engagement and Achievement We are seeking an enthusiastic and strategic Senior Tutor Manager to join our dynamic pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of specialist Senior Tutors in delivering a high-quality, consistent and student-centred tutorial provision that supports strong retention, achievement, and personal development across the College. What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and developing a team of Senior Tutors to deliver consistent, effective pastoral care.
• Shaping the tutorial curriculum to reflect current issues and support student progression.
• Monitoring student behaviour, attendance, retention, and achievement - and implementing interventions where needed.
• Acting as a key member of the College's Safeguarding Team, ensuring student welfare remains a top priority.
• Collaborating with curriculum leaders, external agencies, and parents to create a supportive learning environment.
• Driving continuous improvement in tutorial provision through robust quality assurance measures.
• Supporting key events, such as parent evenings, enrolment, and student induction.
What We're Looking For:
• Experience of leading pastoral or tutorial teams in a further education or school setting.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to student wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage change.
• A proactive approach to solving problems, supporting students at risk, and driving engagement.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and the development of an inclusive college culture.
Closing date for applications: Monday 16th June 9am Interviews to take place: Monday 23rd June Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust. The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added. The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education. Application Process Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage. Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The college is an equal opportunities employer.


• Experience of leading pastoral or tutorial teams in a further education or school setting.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to student wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage change.
• A proactive approach to solving problems, supporting students at risk, and driving engagement.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and the development of an inclusive college culture.
  
  Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.
The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added. The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.