Attendance, Progress And Academic Skills Coach

onlyFE; Blackburn; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 31.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24

Staff gym access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bus travel discounts

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests

On-site outlets

Professional salon services

Descripción de la vacante

Blackburn College invites applications for an Attendance, Progress and Academic Skills Coach to champion support for disadvantaged students, removing barriers to progress in a busy college setting. You will mentor students, engage with tutors and support teams, and help deliver personalised study programmes within term-time hours.

The role requires excellent communication and a collaborative approach to student welfare.

Formación

• Mentor and support learners to overcome barriers to progress.
• Strong communication with tutors and support teams.
• Work collaboratively within a learning environment.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver targeted support to disadvantaged students.
• Promote engagement and a positive attitude to learning.
• Build appropriate relationships and maintain boundaries with young people.

Conocimientos

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Student engagement

Educación

Level 2 English and Maths

Descripción del empleo

Attendance, Progress and Academic Skills Coach

Salary £28,273 Pro Rata, Per Annum

Term Time only - 37hrs per week

The Role

We are looking to appointan individualwith the skills, knowledge and experience to champion and support the most disadvantaged students by ensuring that all barriers to academic progress are removed.

The role requires you to act, where necessary, in the role of a mentor in terms of supporting high engagementwith all elements of the Study Programme and a positive attitude to learning.

The role complements the work undertaken by other cross-college support teams and will requirea high levelof communication particularly with the Tutor team and the Learning Support and Student Engagement Team.

This role is ideal for anyone who has the desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our most disadvantaged young people by ensuring that each has a comprehensive and individualised package of support.

Successful candidates will beallocatedtothe English and MathsDepartment

What we are looking for

Youshould have agood standard of general education includinga level 2 qualificationEnglish and maths (or equivalent)andexperience of,oranaspiration towards working with young people (16-19).You will needthe flexibility,enthusiasmand the ability to relate well to staff and studentsand the ability to form andmaintainappropriate relationshipsand personal boundaries with young people.Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and organisationalabilitiesand Experience of working successfully as part of a team are also essential.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.