Our commitment to student and staff well-being is reflected in our achievements. In July 2024, we received the Further Education Mental Health Gold Award in recognition of the comprehensive support we provide. In March 2025, OFSTED once again graded the College as ‘Outstanding’ in all six key areas, and as making a strong contribution to skills needs, identifying no areas for improvement. Most recently in April 2025, we were honoured to be named Further Education College of the Year at the Educate North Awards. These accolades highlight the dedication and high standards demonstrated by our students and staff across all roles.

The College is a great place to work, with a warm, inclusive atmosphere existing between students and staff. Our staff are recognised for their hard work and are encouraged to inspire each another, and to develop and grow. We are proud to have a strong and able College Leadership Team, and a highly experienced Board, who work collaboratively to deliver the College’s purpose and principles, and strategic priorities.

This is an exciting time to be joining us. We were one of only 50 schools and colleges nationally to receive multi-million-pound funding for a new four-storey science building, which opened in November 2023, with the final building work and landscaping completed in August 2025. We continue to invest in our facilities and have an ambitious capital investment plan spanning the next five years.

As an Achievement Tutor, you will take overall responsibility for the progress, attendance, wellbeing and next steps of students across multiple tutor groups, providing consistent pastoral and academic support to help them succeed. You will guide students in developing independent learning skills and positive study habits, supporting them to build confidence, overcome challenges and achieve their potential. The role includes delivering engaging tutorials and contributing to the ongoing development of the tutorial programme, while using data effectively to monitor progress, attendance, support needs, SEND requirements and safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions are in place. You will maintain accurate records, communicate regularly with parents/carers and staff, and work collaboratively with curriculum teams and wider college services. In addition, you will arrange and lead parental meetings where needed, support students with their progression through UCAS, employment or apprenticeship pathways, contribute to cross-college activities, and have the opportunity to lead enrichment activities. Throughout, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to the College’s ethos, values and student centred approach, while remaining flexible to undertake other duties aligned with the role as required.

We are looking for well qualified and motivated individuals with GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) and either a degree or a Level 3 qualification supported by relevant experience, alongside a willingness to undertake mental health training. You will bring experience of managing competing priorities and handling challenging situations effectively, ideally with young people, and demonstrate strong communication, organisational and IT skills. The ability to motivate and inspire students, work flexibly and collaboratively, and maintain a professional and positive approach is essential, as is a genuine commitment to supporting 16–19 year olds to succeed. While not essential, experience in pastoral care, teaching, safeguarding, supporting disadvantaged students, or using data to monitor progress would be advantageous. Above all, you will be committed to safeguarding, equality and inclusion, and to upholding values such as respect, tolerance and individual liberty, while contributing fully to a high-quality student experience.

Full details of the role and person specification can be found within the job description on the

Applicants Should Complete And Submit The Following Documents

• Greenhead College or TES application form;
• A supporting letter of application indicating how you meet the criteria within the job description and person specification;
• Equality and Diversity form.

All applications should be submitted to Jen Rothery, HR and Recruitment Manager, via email address

If you apply and are unsuccessful in being called to interview, can we thank you in advance for your time and trouble in making this application. Due to time constraints it would be impossible to respond to everyone individually - we hope that you will understand.

Greenhead College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all of its students and staff. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This position is working in regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to self-disclose particular criminal convictions should they be shortlisted for interview. Further details can be found within the DBS filtering guide at

Greenhead College is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for all. We value diversity in our community and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Closing date

07 September 2026, 4:00 PM

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