Academic Coach

Loughborough College; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Loughborough College is seeking a committed Academic Coach to enhance student support in the Sixth Form department. The role involves delivering coaching sessions, providing tutorials, and contributing to student well-being initiatives. Candidates should possess a background in education with strong interpersonal skills. A generous benefits package and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare schemes

Subsidized nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave plus additional leave

Generous maternity/paternity pay

CPD resources and well-being hours

Opportunities for volunteering in the community

Qualifications

• Experience in a student-centered environment is crucial.
• Desirable experience in coaching or UCAS processes.
• Transferable skills like proactivity and relationship-building are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small group and 1:1 coaching sessions.
• Provide group tutorials and pastoral guidance meetings.
• Support design and delivery of enrichment programmes.

Skills

Proactivity

Initiative

Relationship-building

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and committed Academic Coach to join our Sixth Form team at Loughborough College. As the college experiences growth, we seek an exceptional individual to contribute to our distinctive educational setting and expanding academic coaching team.

Skills

At Loughborough College, we are dedicated to ensuring all students reach their full academic potential and develop skills for a successful future. Our curriculum is primarily A Level. Academic Coaches play a vital role in our student support network, supporting students in their learning journey. The role includes:

1. Delivering small group and 1:1 coaching sessions in our dedicated student attainment (STAR) room, working with the STAR lead, academic coaches, and teaching staff to identify students who will benefit from coaching, planning effective sessions on academic and study skills, and monitoring progress.
2. Providing group tutorial sessions (Personal, Academic and Professional Development) and 1:1 pastoral guidance meetings, working with the Pastoral Lead and other support teams to support students throughout their Sixth Form journey, including UCAS and apprenticeship applications.
3. Contributing to support services such as the Sixth Form Let’s Talk programme and Exam Support Rota, ensuring consistent well-being support for students.
4. Supporting the design and delivery of enrichment programmes, sourcing guest speakers, hosting competitions and clubs, and assisting with educational trips and visits.

We seek candidates with experience in a student-centered environment. While experience in delivering workshops, coaching students, or UCAS processes is desirable, we value transferable skills such as proactivity, initiative, and relationship-building, which are essential for working effectively with staff and students.

The Sixth Form is a priority department, and we look for candidates eager to build on successful outcomes and embrace innovative delivery methods.

The college promotes a diverse and inclusive community, having achieved the Investor in Diversity award. We encourage applications from under-represented groups and support positive action under the Equality Act.

We offer professional and personal development opportunities and a generous benefits package, including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare schemes
• Subsidized nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave, plus additional leave
• Generous maternity/paternity pay
• CPD resources and well-being hours
• Opportunities for volunteering in the community

We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to staff wellbeing and inclusion. Please note, we cannot sponsor work visas; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

For application support, contact [e-mail].