Personal Development Coach

South and City College Birmingham; Bournville; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Bournville is looking for a part-time Personal Development Coach. This role involves delivering the personal development curriculum through engaging tutorial sessions and one-on-one coaching. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification and strong communication skills. The role requires commitment to student success and creativity in planning enrichment activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring or youth development (desirable).
• Experience delivering to young people in education (desirable).
• Ability to engage with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging tutorial sessions focused on personal development.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to help students identify goals.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate enrichment activities.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Creativity

Education

Level 3 qualification

Relevant coaching or mentoring qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Educational tracking systems (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Personal Development Coach
Job Ref No: 1733
Weekly hours: 18.25 Hours (0.5 FTE)
Salary: Pro Rata Salary £14,257 - £15,172 per annum depending on experience. (FTE : £28,514 - £30,345)
Contract Type: Fixed Term - until July 2026 - 0.5 post.
Closing Date: 23rd October 2025
Interview Date: 7th November 2025
DBS Check: Enhanced DBS check/certificate required

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Development Coach to join our experienced team at our Longbridge Campus. This is a part-time post working 18.5 hours per week on a fixed term contract basis until July 2026. The role delivers the personal development curriculum at South and City College Birmingham through tutorial and enrichment activities within a chosen faculty.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Delivery of Personal Development Curriculum

• Deliver engaging and impactful tutorial sessions, up to 10 hours per week, focused on personal development.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to students to help them identify goals and create actionable plans for personal and academic growth.
• Work with college staff to signpost students to the range of support services (financial, academic, social, emotional) that may affect their studies.
• Develop and implement strategies to support students in overcoming personal, social, and academic challenges and embed A-Level study skills.
• Monitor and track personal development throughout the academic year with timely feedback and interventions.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and ownership of development.
• Provide absence cover within A-Level provision where necessary and support supervision of A-Level study space.
• Work with Teaching Assistants if required.

Delivery of Enrichment Activities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate enrichment activities and events that enhance students' personal growth and life skills outside the curriculum, preparing them for HE and next steps.
• Develop programmes that support personal wellbeing, cultural awareness, leadership skills, and community engagement.
• Encourage student involvement in extracurricular activities that complement learning and enhance the college experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to support students through UCAS applications.
• Support faculty staff and placement team with employability activities, communicating with employers to arrange talks, visits, etc.
• Support the delivery of competitions.

Administration and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of student participation, achievements, and progress in study programmes, tutorials and enrichment sessions.
• Provide regular reports to the Head of School and Tutorial Coordinator, including feedback on student engagement and outcomes.
• Contribute to the review and development of the personal development curriculum to ensure relevance to student needs and institutional objectives.
• Ensure all personal development activities meet relevant academic and safeguarding standards.
• Support curriculum with enrolment and induction planning and delivery.
• Communicate with parents and learners regarding attendance to vocational, Maths and English, tutorial and enrichment.

General Duties

• Take part in CPD activities to prepare for delivery and professional development.
• Contribute to the College achieving its strategic aims and understand/apply College policies, procedures and practices.
• Meet professional requirements by working within a professional value base and conforming to agreed codes of professional practice and conduct.
• Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College's strategic aims.
• Comply with college policies and health and safety regulations.
• Support safeguarding and promotion of students’ welfare and maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and data protection legislation.
• Participate in the College's appraisal scheme and undertake required training; support and participate in Equal Opportunity policies.

Important notice
It is an offence for anyone barred from working with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this position. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About South and City College Birmingham

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education. Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by providing outstanding education and vocational training in response to the needs of learners, employers and other key stakeholders. Equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do.

How to apply

For further details about the role and how to apply: please click onto the "Apply Online" button. Specified in the Job Description, please contact the People Services team by email to [e-mail]. The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, childcare disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Person Specification

Characteristic
Evidence
• Level 3 qualification; Any level 3 qualification; Level 4 or above (desirable); Relevant coaching or mentoring qualification (desirable).

• Commitment to student success; A passion for supporting students to achieve personal and academic goals; experience in mentoring or youth development (desirable); experience delivering to young people in education (desirable).

• Strong communication skills; ability to engage with diverse backgrounds; experience with stakeholders (parents, guest speakers, employers); experience presenting on personal development topics (desirable).

• Coaching and mentoring skills; experience coaching/mentoring programmes; leading on coaching/mentoring programmes (desirable).

• Organisational skills; proficiency in Microsoft 365; experience with educational tracking systems (desirable).

• Creativity; ability to plan, coordinate enrichment activities; experience leading creative projects (desirable).

• Team player; experience working in a team and leading a team (desirable); knowledge of FE sector.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if there is sufficient interest. For details about AoC Jobs and related recruitment support, CVs can be sent to [e-mail].