PD Coach

Cambridge Regional College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a PD Coach to join its Student Services team. This full-time role involves providing guidance and support to students aged 14-24, helping them progress in their learning and prepare for future opportunities. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, pension plans, and various staff benefits, including free gym membership and discounted courses.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Free gym membership

Discounted college courses

Occupational health services

Free car parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to provide pastoral support and guidance.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and support to full-time students.
• Engage students in their learning and assist in progress.
• Develop resources and run activities on personal development.

Skills

Motivating and inspiring young people

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Influencing and negotiation

Organisational skills

Understanding safeguarding issues

Creativity and innovation

Education

A Level 2 standard in English and Maths

A Level 3 qualification or supervisory experience

Job description

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Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a PD Coach to join our Student Services team at our Huntingdon Campus.

You will join us on a full time (37 hours), term time (40 weeks) basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of between£27,061 - £28,844 per annum (equivalent to a full year salary of £29,770 - £31,732 per annum), plus staff benefits.

Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in several fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited withInvestors in People Gold status.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

- Generous Holiday-Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure

- Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 20.10%

- Free gym membership option and discounted classes (Cambridge campus)

- Discounted rates on college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

- Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme

- Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available

- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC

- On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks

- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

- Discounted or fully funded rates on college course.

- The Park Restaurant 10% Discount

About the role:

The primary purpose of this job role is to provide guidance, coaching and support to full-time students (aged 14-24+) in order to support and motivate them to make good progress through their learning programmes and into further study or employment.

Some of the primary duties, tasks and responsibilities of this job role are:

• To be part of the Student Support Services (the Hub) team, providing planned and responsive pastoral support for students to ensure that they continue to be engaged in learning and are successful in their studies.
• To provide pastoral support and guidance to students and apprentices from across the college on a responsive basis
• To signpost students to specialist services in the Hub and externally to ensure that appropriate choices are made and appropriate specialist resources are accessed
• To contribute to the development and implementation of the personal development calendar by developing resources and running activities on key PD themes eg. pop-ups and competitions to engage, inform and develop students and apprentices in these.

What we are looking for in our role:

Enthusiasm and energy are key to this role. We seek an individual with a “get up and go” approach.

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience of motivating and inspiring young people
• Emotional intelligence and good interpersonal skills
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Experience of working with others from across an organisational setting
• Good understanding of safeguarding issues young people face
• A high degree of motivation and drive
• Patience and a willingness to be non-judgmental
• Innovation and be able to ‘think outside the box’

To apply, you must have:

• A Level 2 standard or higher in English and Maths
• A Level 3 qualification or substantial supervisory experience at work including coaching in employability skills.

Safeguarding statement

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

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Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for a PD Coach to join our Student Services team at our Huntingdon Campus.

You will join us on a full time (37 hours), term time (40 weeks) basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of between£27,061 - £28,844 per annum (equivalent to a full year salary of £29,770 - £31,732 per annum), plus staff benefits.

Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in several fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited withInvestors in People Gold status.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

- Generous Holiday-Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure

- Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 20.10%

- Free gym membership option and discounted classes (Cambridge campus)

- Discounted rates on college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

- Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme

- Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available

- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC

- On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks

- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

- Staff Development opportunities.

- Discounted or fully funded rates on college course.

- The Park Restaurant 10% Discount

About the role:

The primary purpose of this job role is to provide guidance, coaching and support to full-time students (aged 14-24+) in order to support and motivate them to make good progress through their learning programmes and into further study or employment.

Some of the primary duties, tasks and responsibilities of this job role are:

To be part of the Student Support Services (the Hub) team, providing planned and responsive pastoral support for students to ensure that they continue to be engaged in learning and are successful in their studies.

To provide pastoral support and guidance to students and apprentices from across the college on a responsive basis

To signpost students to specialist services in the Hub and externally to ensure that appropriate choices are made and appropriate specialist resources are accessed

To contribute to the development and implementation of the personal development calendar by developing resources and running activities on key PD themes eg. pop-ups and competitions to engage, inform and develop students and apprentices in these.

What we are looking for in our role:

Enthusiasm and energy are key to this role. We seek an individual with a “get up and go” approach.

The successful applicant will have:

Experience of motivating and inspiring young people

Emotional intelligence and good interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent influencing and negotiation skills

Excellent organisational skills

Experience of working to tight deadlines

Experience of working with others from across an organisational setting

Good understanding of safeguarding issues young people face

A high degree of motivation and drive

Patience and a willingness to be non-judgmental

Innovation and be able to ‘think outside the box’

To apply, you must have:

A Level 2 standard or higher in English and Maths

A Level 3 qualification or substantial supervisory experience at work including coaching in employability skills.

Safeguarding statement

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding Statement

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. To learn more about our Safeguarding policy please see link: https://www.camre.ac.uk/student-support/supporting-you/safeguarding/

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).