Employability & Progression Coach

The London School of English; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Progression Coach to support young people in achieving their career goals. This role involves providing one-on-one coaching, delivering employability skills sessions, and fostering a supportive environment for learners to thrive. Candidates should have strong communication and mentoring skills, alongside experience in guiding young individuals towards further education or employment. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Access to educational resources

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people to achieve progression into work or further learning.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners facing barriers.
• Confident in using IT systems for tracking learner progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group coaching to young learners.
• Help learners identify personal and educational goals.
• Deliver employability sessions including job search and CV writing.
• Celebrate learner success and support next steps.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

IT skills

Education

Qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)

Coaching or Mentoring Qualification (Level 3 or 4)

Job description

Our vision is one in which FE and HE work seamlessly together offering the learning opportunities and social mobility that unlock the potential of learners. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join LSST as we invest in our FE provision. Our current provision focuses on Trailblazer Youth Employment for young adults which will be the initial focus for this role. However, as we develop our provision further, as an early joiner to our Further Education team you'll be in the perfect position to contribute your ideas, develop your skills and advance your career.

About Us

London School of Science and Technology is a leading alternative provider of innovative educational programs designed to equip learners with the skills needed for the modern workforce.

We are committed to delivering high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Job Description

We are seeking passionate careers and employability coaches. The Progression Coach will play a key role in ensuring that young people on LSST's FE programs receive the personalized guidance, encouragement, and employability support they need to achieve sustained positive outcomes. You will work directly with learners to help them identify career goals, build employability skills, and progress into work, apprenticeships, or further study. You will also provide pastoral support, help remove barriers to success, and celebrate learner achievements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group coaching to support young learners throughout their FE journey.
• Help learners identify personal, educational, and career goals, and develop clear action plans for achieving them.
• Deliver employability and progression sessions including job search skills, CV writing, interview techniques, and workplace confidence.
• Offer motivational and pastoral support to help learners overcome barriers such as confidence, motivation, or external challenges.
• Celebrate learner success and help plan next steps into work, apprenticeships, or further learning.
• Track and record learner progression, attendance, and achievements to ensure positive outcomes and program completion.
• Support learners to access suitable vacancies, training, and development opportunities aligned with their goals.
• Maintain strong links with tutors, the Data and Compliance Officer, and the Head of FE to ensure a joined-up approach to learner progress.
• Contribute to LSST's FE performance targets including retention, progression, and learner satisfaction.
• Work closely with tutors to identify learners requiring additional coaching or support.
• Liaise with local employers and partners to identify opportunities for learners.
• Contribute to learner celebration events and promotional activities (e.g. success stories, newsletters, images for publicity).
• Participate in regular team meetings and staff development sessions to ensure high-quality learner support.
• Uphold LSST's safeguarding, Prevent, and wellbeing policies, ensuring all concerns are appropriately reported.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of learner support interactions.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of learner engagement.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and quality assurance requirements.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• Professional, approachable, and reliable.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated by outcomes and learner success.
• Committed to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Enthusiastic about contributing to LSST's growing FE provision and learner success.

Person Specifications

• Experience of supporting young people (1624) to achieve progression into work, training, or further learning.
• Strong communication, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Empathetic and patient, with a genuine commitment to learner success.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners who may face barriers to engagement.
• Confident using IT systems for recording and tracking learner progress.
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Desirable

• Experience in Further Education, Skills Bootcamps, or employability programs.
• Qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), Coaching, or Mentoring (e.g. Level 3 or 4).
• Knowledge of local labor market opportunities in the West Midlands.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and Prevent responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Access to innovative educational resources and technology.