Student Progress Advisor

Location: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Hampshire

Contract: 37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks (please see below for further details)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Start date: As soon as possible

Application Deadline: 9am, Friday 18th September 2026.

Interview Dates: TBC

Salary: Support Staff Grade 4, £24,084.12 - £29,946 per annum (£26,673 - £33,165 FTE)

We are proud to be a College with zero mean and median gender pay gap within teaching. Our commitment to gender neutral pay ensures that all staff have equal access to progressing and opportunities, regardless of gender, making the College an ‘employer of choice’.

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Following the successful launch and integration of our Student Progress Advisor team over the last year, we are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join this growing high-impact department. As a vital pillar of our Student Services Team, you will play a key role in guiding Year 12 and 13 students to reach their full potential and navigate their academic journey.

Join our Outstanding Sixth Form College with a reputation for Academic Excellence and Pastoral Care; a College where all staff have a shared responsibility to actively promote inclusion, fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected and supported in their learning and development, and to identify and remove barriers to participation and learning, so that every student can achieve and thrive.

Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are:

• ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted 

• Achievement of high grades with excellent value added;

• Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff;

• Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons;

• Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.

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The Role:

The Student Progress Advisor will be a key member of our pastoral support team, responsible for up to 11 tutor groups. You will work closely with students to ensure they complete their courses and reach their academic goals while also supporting their personal development. This role is central to improving student achievement and well-being, ensuring students excel both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of communication with parents/guardians of students within your tutor groups;

• Track and monitor the academic progress of tutees, ensuring they meet or exceed their expected achievement levels;

• Identify students at risk of underachievement and initiate timely interventions;

• Monitor attendance and punctuality, implementing interventions as needed to promote consistent attendance;

• Ensure students maintain high standards of personal conduct in alignment with the ethos of the college;

• Support student welfare and well-being, offering early help when necessary, and referring safeguarding concerns in line with college policies;

• Maintain accurate student records using Cristalweb and CPOMS;

• Deliver group tutorials as part of the core Tutorial Programme, Tutorial+, and The Prospects Diploma;

• Participate in careers advice and guidance, supporting students with UCAS applications and progression planning;

• Provide references for students' UCAS applications and progression applications;

• Assist with careers events such as Getting Ready Day, work experience facilitation, and support the wider college activities including open evenings and parents’ consultation events;

• Participate in the College’s Quality Assurance Cycle and Performance Management process;

• Attend training sessions and undertake statutory training as required for the role.

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Contract Information:  This post is a term time plus two weeks contract. Term time at the College starts the week after GCSE results day. The additional two weeks required to work will contractually include working two days over A-Level results day, and two days to support enrolment over GCSE results days (for example Summer 2026 these dates are 13th, 14th August and 20th and 21st August 2026). Alongside this there will be a requirement to work some twilight sessions across the academic year to support interview evenings.

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How to apply:

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on View email address on tes.com

Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to View email address on tes.com by 9am, Friday 18th September 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all, aiming to build a respectful, inclusive culture. 

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a dedicated Student Progress Advisor to our team!

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Other Information 

WMAT takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role.  Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all, aiming to build a respectful, inclusive culture. 

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview. 

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WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.