Learning Enhancement Coach

NCG Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Academic Support Coach to join their Academic Support Team. The role involves providing academic coaching to students, developing workshops, and creating resources to enhance academic skills. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a good understanding of academic conventions. Ideal applicants will have experience in relevant educational fields and a commitment to supporting student success. Employee benefits include flexible working, student discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience or study in digital technology, general engineering, energy engineering, or aviation curriculum areas.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong grasp of academic writing and referencing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group academic coaching for HE students.
• Develop and deliver engaging academic skills workshops and online materials.
• Support students in areas such as academic writing, critical thinking, and dissertation process.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to assist students requiring additional academic intervention.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Confidence in communication

Understanding of academic conventions

Education

Higher qualifications in mathematics (preferred)

Job description

Newcastle College University Centre is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our successful Academic Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student achievement and experience in Higher Education.

As an Academic Support Coach, you will work closely with students through one-to-one coaching, workshops, and online resources, supporting them in developing the academic skills needed to succeed.

You will be responsible for creating high-quality, accessible resources that enhance academic standards, working in collaboration with both curriculum staff and students. A significant part of this role involves supporting students deemed at risk of underachievement and contributing to wider student recruitment and retention initiatives.

You will:

• Provide individual and group academic coaching for HE students
• Develop Gis and deliver engaging academic skills workshops and online materials
• Support students in areas such as Harvard referencing, academic writing, critical and reflective thinking, and the dissertation process
• Offer proofreading support with a focus on clarity, structure, and academic conventions
• Work closely with curriculum teams to identify and support students requiring additional academic intervention
• Staff and support students in our Higher Education Learning Spaces
• Actively contribute to improving the student experience and supporting recruitment efforts

You will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. You'll have a strong grasp of academic conventions and be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

This role will primarily focus on providing academic support to students within our digital technology, general engineering, energy engineering, and aviation curriculum areas, so experience or study in any of these areas is highly desirable. Candidates with higher qualifications in mathematics would also be welcomed.

At Newcastle College University Centre, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment that empowers studentstro reach their potential. You will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team dedicated to educational excellence and continuous professional development.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

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NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy

Learning Coach • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England