Progress Coach

Progress Coach
Full time, part time, fixed term & permanent positions considered.
All roles are term time only.
Are you looking for a career in education or a pathway into teaching in areas such as STEM, Social Sciences, Law and Business?
Do you want to work with the best provider in the region for 16–19-year-olds?
Do you want to be instrumental in the progression of young people?
We are looking to appoint talented and dynamic Progress Coach’s with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team.
Progress Coaches are responsible for a case load of students, and work with young people in groups, smaller tutorials and individual one-to-one supervisory meetings. The Progress Coach checks and monitors student attendance and liaises with teaching and support staff. As a Progress Coach you will have direct contact with students, their families and other stakeholders. Progress Coaches support individual students under their care, providing help with a range of financial, academic, social and emotional issues which may be of significance to the progress of the student. This involves helping students to solve problems and ensure full attendance, making the most of their learning opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to work with young people, and a chance to gain valuable experience of supporting students within a successful and vibrant sixth form college environment. Full training will be provided, and there may be additional opportunities for successful graduate level applicants to begin further training towards achieving accredited teaching status.
Applicants must be educated to minimum of level 3 (A Level) with a good standard of English. Applicants must also be reliable and professional, have excellent communication skills, be empathetic and able to work under pressure.
Full time/term time only salary = £18,996.68 to £20,812.36 per annum
(These posts are on the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine 5-9; currently £22,312 to £24,442 FTE, depending on experience).
Other benefits include generous Local Government pension scheme, free gym Facilities, free parking, Cycle to Work Scheme, excellent on-site catering provision.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 8th March 2024.