Learning & Skills Coach Business and Professional

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Paignton is looking for a Learning & Skills Coach. You will support apprentices and adult learners, create engaging learning experiences, manage caseloads, and contribute to curriculum development. The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 qualification in the business sector and has experience in teaching or training. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including flexible working patterns and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave, plus option to purchase additional days

Hybrid & flexible working patterns

Subsidised fitness suite

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in the business & professional sector is required.
• Experience in teaching, training or assessing is required.
• Willingness to undertake a teaching/assessing qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support apprentices & adult learners across the curriculum.
• Facilitate engaging, inclusive learning experiences.
• Manage a caseload of learners and employers.

Skills

Teaching

Training

Assessing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in business & professional sector

Job description

Job title: Learning & Skills Coach Business and Professional

Job reference: REQ002944

Date posted: 17/11/2025

Application closing date: 02/12/2025 (midnight)

Location: Paignton, Devon

Salary: £25,756 to £28,559 per annum. Plus Excellent Benefits.

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

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full Time

Job category/type: Academic

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Learning and Skills Coach to support apprentices & adult learners across our Business, Professional, Accounting, and Finance curriculum. You will facilitate engaging, inclusive learning experiences in classroom and workplace settings, assess learner progress, contribute to curriculum development, and support pastoral and welfare systems. You will manage a caseload of learners and employers, monitor progress, ensure quality assurance, build relationships with stakeholders, assist with recruitment, and support onboarding & enrolment processes.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in the business & professional sector. Experience in teaching, training or assessing is required, and you will be willing to undertake a teaching/assessing qualification if not already held.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave, plus option to purchase additional days;
• 1 additional day holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
• 1 additional day holiday for every 5 years served;
• Christmas closure up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to training, apprenticeships, funded higher education opportunities, and dedicated training days;
• Teachers Pension Scheme employer contributions of 28.68%;
• Hybrid & flexible working patterns;
• Subsidised fitness suite, onsite hair & beauty salon, catering facilities, outdoor gym, free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket & high street employee discount schemes;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On‑site nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programme; Access to Blue Light Card membership; Discounted travel schemes.

Application

To apply, please use the application form on the South Devon College recruitment website. Do NOT send CVs or cover letters separately.

Applicants must be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment.

Legal & Equality

South Devon College is committed to safeguarding, preventing, and promoting the welfare of students. It applies the Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection, ensuring equal consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, etc.

Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate candidates with disabilities.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare any cautions, convictions, or final warnings not protected by the Act.