Personal Development (PD) Facilitator
Are you passionate about delivering engaging learning experiences that help learners develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to succeed in education, employment and life? This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a dynamic PD curriculum that supports learner success and prepares students for their future ambitions.
As a PD Facilitator, you will plan, prepare and deliver high-quality, learner-centred sessions to groups of learners across the College. Using creative and innovative approaches, you will facilitate engaging discussions, debates and collaborative activities that develop critical thinking, personal growth and employability skills.
You will create an inclusive learning environment that encourages active participation and learner voice, helping students explore topics such as wellbeing, equality and diversity, British Values, finance, digital awareness and progression planning. Through effective facilitation, you will support learners to develop the knowledge, behaviours and attitudes needed to thrive as confident and responsible global citizens.
Working within the College's PD framework, you will develop learning resources, monitor learner engagement and contribute to the continuous improvement of the PD curriculum. You will work closely with curriculum and Student Services teams to support learners who may face barriers to achievement, ensuring they receive appropriate guidance and support.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator, facilitator or trainer who is committed to delivering innovative and impactful learning experiences that make a lasting difference to learners' personal development, progression and future success.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver engaging PD sessions that encourage participation and discussion.
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Create and maintain high-quality learning resources and activities.
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Promote wellbeing, citizenship, digital awareness and progression planning.
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Monitor learner engagement, identify barriers to learning and refer learners to appropriate support services (where required).
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Work collaboratively with facilitators, tutors, curriculum leaders and wider college teams to support learner success.
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Contribute to PD curriculum development and quality improvement activities.
Essential Criteria
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A relevant vocational or professional qualification at Level 3 or above.
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Experience of working with learners in a teaching, tutoring, mentoring or coaching capacity, with the ability to support both individuals and groups.
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Ability to use ICT effectively within learning environments and facilitate blended learning sessions.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to delivering a learner-centred experience and working collaboratively with colleagues.
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Understanding of teaching and learning within group sessions, learner support needs, safeguarding in further and higher education, and the development of learners’ personal development, behaviour and attitudes.
Desirable Criteria
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A relevant teaching and learning qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
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An ICT qualification at Level 2, or willingness to work towards one.
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Understanding of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and inspection judgements.
Employment Details
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Salary: £27,944 - £30,468 per annum (Grade 4)
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Contract Type: Permanent
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Hours: 35.5 hours per week
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Working Weeks: 52 weeks per year
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Location: Doncaster
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Reporting Line: Personal Development Team Leader
Core Working Hours: Our core working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:00pm on Friday. The standard full-time working week is 35.5 hours, and flexibility around working patterns may be agreed with your line manager to meet business needs.
If you are committed to supporting learners to achieve their potential and have experience that meets the criteria, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable teaching, mentoring, coaching or learner support experience who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for this role.
Why Join Us?
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Competitive salary
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Employers contribution
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30 Bookable annual leave days + bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
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Professional development opportunities.
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Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
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On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
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Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
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Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
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Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
As part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, all applications are assessed anonymously and scored solely on the information provided within the application form. To ensure every candidate is considered equally, we are unable to accept CVs. To apply, simply enter your email address and click on "Apply Now" to begin your application.
We're always happy to chat! If you'd like any further information about this role or any part of the application process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment team at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you.
For an informal conversation about the role please contact:
Scott Wilson (Associate Director Student Services) [email protected] or Jade Taggart (PD Team Leader) [email protected]
Closing Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Proposed Interview Dates: Monday 7 & Wednesday 9 September 2026
Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.
We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.
Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.
