Coach - Pastoral

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Sixth Form College is seeking two Coaches to support student learning and development. Responsibilities include monitoring progress, facilitating tutorials, and providing targeted interventions. Ideal candidates will possess strong coaching skills and relevant qualifications, contributing to a vibrant educational community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Memberships and discounts

Travel discounts

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work.
• English and Maths at Level 2, commitment to achieving Level 3.
• Qualification in supporting teaching and learning or commitment to achieve one.

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor student progress and achievement.
• Provide support using online learning platforms.
• Identify barriers to learning and develop individual learning plans.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Coaching skills

Education

Qualification in supporting teaching and learning

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Leeds Sixth Form College is looking for two outstanding Coaches to join our pastoral team. You will be responsible for a caseload of students who need coaching as part of their planned learning programme, as well as delivering tutorials to student groups.

Leeds Sixth Form College prides itself on its students’ journeys to success. It is driven by hard work and the strong belief that every student has the capacity to excel, regardless of their background. We offer a range of A-level, vocational, and GCSE subjects and are committed to providing an exceptional experience with matching outcomes.

What You Will Do

1. You will track and monitor progress towards achievement using assessment grades in ProMonitor markbooks, ensuring learner progress is tracked against their target grades and being responsible for achieving student outcomes.
2. Assist with initial, diagnostic, and formative assessment and provide support for students with their learning, using online support technology and education platforms.
3. Identify where students require intervention, convene small groups of students to work on specific topics related to their course, and facilitate student learning and development through highly effective coaching and mentoring techniques.
4. Identify barriers to learning and implement strategies to overcome them, develop individual learning plans, set SMART targets, and liaise with subject specialists and other staff.
5. Keep confidential records, provide reports and statistical data as required, support online learning, and manage learning in various spaces to create a positive, focused experience.

About You

1. Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, using initiative where needed.
2. English and Maths at Level 2, with a commitment to achieving Level 3 within 2 years if not already achieved.
3. Qualification in supporting teaching and learning, teaching assistant, or coaching/mentoring, or a commitment to achieve one within 1 year of appointment.
4. Sound subject knowledge and experience working successfully with diverse student groups.
5. Effective coaching skills and excellent interpersonal communication with students, staff, parents, and employers.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave: At least 39 days plus bank holidays for full-time staff (specific days vary by role).
• Memberships and discounts: Access to various schemes like TOTUM card.
• Travel discounts: Through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, etc.
• Development opportunities: Staff training and development days.
• Flexible working: Hybrid options depending on role.

About Us

Joining Leeds Sixth Form College means becoming part of a community dedicated to improving young lives through education. We foster a vibrant, diverse environment that delivers innovative, supportive, and inspiring education. We look forward to welcoming you to our college.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and welfare, following statutory guidance and requiring pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS. It is a criminal offence to apply if barred from regulated activities related to children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our commitment to EDI is central to our values. We promote fairness, respect, and equity in recruitment and throughout our workplace, aiming to reflect community diversity and foster innovation through inclusivity. For more details, please click here to learn about our EDI objectives.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Any support needed will be initiated by us. We will not be liable for fees for unsolicited applications.

• Salary: Starting at £28,795, progressing to £30,527 annually.
• Frequency: Annual
• Reference: LUM21082/1924
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time