Learning and Skills Coach Business and Professional

MicroTech Consulting; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Paignton is seeking a Learning and Skills Coach to support apprentices and adult learners. The role involves facilitating engaging learning experiences, assessing progress, and managing a caseload. Applicants should have a relevant Level 3 qualification and experience in teaching or training. This position offers flexible working patterns and a commitment to equality and safeguarding.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Hybrid and flexible working patterns

Discounted travel schemes

Access to training and funding for higher education

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in teaching or assessing.
• Experience with apprentices or adult learners in business.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices and adult learners across various curricula.
• Facilitate engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Manage a caseload of learners and monitor their progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

Training skills

Assessment skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in the business and professional sector

Job description

Overview

Job title: Learning and Skills Coach – Business and Professional

Location: Paignton, Devon

Salary: £25,756 to £28,559 per annum

Contract: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Full time, Permanent.

Department/Category: Academic

Application closing date: 24 September 2025

Date posted: 09 September 2025

Responsibilities

Support apprentices and adult learners across the Business, Professional, Accounting and Finance curriculum. Facilitate engaging and inclusive learning experiences in classroom and workplace settings. Assess learners’ progress through formal and informal methods. Contribute to curriculum development and support the implementation of pastoral and welfare systems. Manage a caseload of learners and employers, monitor progress, and ensure high standards of quality assurance. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, assist with recruitment, and support onboarding and enrolment processes.

Qualifications and experience

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in the business and professional sector. You will have experience in teaching, training or assessing and be willing to undertake a teaching/assessing qualification if not already held.

Why South Devon College

We are dedicated to excellent teaching and learning and strive to empower learners. We offer training, apprenticeship opportunities and progression to higher education alongside your role, with a strong emphasis on work‑life balance. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are committed to safeguarding and equality in recruitment and employment.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (not restricted to your birthday)
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served
• Christmas closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave
• Access to training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities with dedicated training days
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme employer contributions of 28.68%
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes
• Life assurance (if member of pension scheme)
• On-site nursery (Mama Bears)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card membership access
• Discounted travel schemes

Closing date: Wednesday 24 September 2025 (midnight). Interview date: TBC.

To apply and view the full job description, please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website: www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Do not send CVs; applications must be submitted via the relevant form on the dedicated recruitment site. We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.

DBS: You will be required to hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is an equal opportunity employer and applies its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection.

Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate candidates with disabilities where possible. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants must declare any cautions, convictions, or other disclosures as defined by the Act.

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