Apprentice Progress Coach

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Medicash health plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Railcard and discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre is seeking an Apprentice Progress Coach to support learners across apprenticeships at our Wigan campus. You will deliver coaching, develop SMART action plans and work with employers to ensure on-programme progress and gateway readiness.

You will collaborate with tutors and student services to provide holistic support, including safeguarding and wellbeing, and help learners overcome barriers while promoting inclusive, engaging learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check (required)
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity
• Level 2 English and maths, or equivalent
• Willing to travel to employer premises and college locations
• Ability to keep apprenticeship knowledge current and pursue professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group coaching to apprentices
• Develop action plans and SMART targets linked to knowledge, skills and attendance
• Monitor progress, attendance and engagement using tracking systems
• Plan and deliver personal development sessions on employability and life skills
• Collaborate with tutors, employers, curriculum teams, careers and student support services
• Act as first point of contact for safeguarding and wellbeing referrals

Skills

Engineering sector experience

Apprentice coaching

Communication skills

Learner engagement

Safeguarding knowledge

Collaborative

Job description

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Department: Construction & Engineering Apprenticeships

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wigan & Leigh College

Compensation: £29,905 - £36,593 / year

Description

37 hours per week. Permanent

Inspire Progress. Unlock Potential. Shape Apprentice Success.

As an Apprentice Progress Coach, you'll play a key role in helping apprentices stay engaged, motivated and on track throughout their apprenticeship journey.

Through coaching, targeted interventions and personalised support, you'll help learners overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

What you'll do

• Provide one-to-one and group coaching to support apprentice motivation, progress and achievement of on-programme and gateway requirements.
• Work with apprentices to develop clear action plans and SMART targets linked to knowledge, skills, behaviours, attendance and workplace engagement.
• Monitor apprentice progress, attendance and engagement using tracking systems, reviews and employer feedback, implementing timely interventions where needed.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive personal development sessions focused on employability, professional behaviours, wellbeing and essential life skills.
• Collaborate closely with tutors, employers, curriculum teams, careers and student support services to provide coordinated, holistic support.
• Act as a first point of contact for pastoral concerns, signposting apprentices to safeguarding, wellbeing, mental health or external support services where appropriate.

What you'll bring

• Strong industry experience within the engineering or construction sector and supporting apprentices in the workplace..
• Confidence in delivering engaging, inclusive and motivational classroom-based sessions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide effective and constructive feedback.
• The ability to build positive relationships with learners, employers and colleagues.
• A strong understanding of learner engagement strategies, barriers to learning, safeguarding principles and inclusion.
• A commitment to helping apprentices achieve their goals and realise their potential.

What You’re Like

• Supportive. You care about helping learners overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
• Motivating. You inspire apprentices to remain engaged, resilient, and focused on success.
• Organised. You manage learner information, interventions, and follow-up activity effectively.
• Collaborative. You build strong working relationships with learners, employers, and colleagues.
• Proactive. You identify issues early and take action before barriers become bigger challenges.
• Inclusive. You are committed to creating opportunities for all learners to succeed.
• Professional. You communicate effectively and act as a positive role model for apprentices.

Essentials

• You’ll need an enhanced DBS check. If you get the job, we’ll do this for you.
• You’re committed to safeguarding and inclusivity.
• Level 2 English and maths, or equivalent.
• You’re committed to safeguarding, Prevent and inclusion.
• You can travel to employer premises and college locations as required.
• You’re willing to keep your apprenticeship knowledge current and complete role-related professional development.

Why work with us?

Great people. Change lives.

Every conversation, every intervention and every achievement can make a difference. You'll play an important role in helping apprentices stay engaged in learning, overcome challenges and achieve the qualifications and skills that will shape their future.

Time to recharge

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on your role
• Family-friendly leave policies

Wellbeing as well as work

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support
• Confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A culture where people look out for each other

Financial peace of mind

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Railcard and Tusker Green Car Scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

Clear progression routes

• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to build experience across apprenticeships, employer engagement and learner support
• Opportunities to step up, specialise or move across college teams
• Leadership pathways

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