Personal Development Coach

Norwich City College; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Norwich is seeking a Personal Development Coach to inspire and support young people. In this role, you will develop engaging group sessions and provide one-to-one support, helping students navigate academic and social challenges. The ideal candidate should possess a degree or equivalent and experience working with learners from diverse backgrounds. Commitment to student success and resilience are pivotal. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a personal development capacity.
• Understanding of social, emotional, and academic pressures faced by learners.
• Experience in delivering engaging group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging group sessions for students.
• Guide students in setting SMART goals.
• Provide one-to-one support to help students overcome barriers.

Skills

Energy

Empathy

Motivational skills

Ability to connect with diverse backgrounds

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time)

£26,587 per annum actual salary

Do you have the energy, empathy, and drive to inspire young people? We are seeking an experienced Personal Development Coach who understands the social, emotional, and academic pressures faced by learners today. In this role, you will be required to develop and deliver engaging group sessions, guide students in setting SMART goals, and provide one-to-one support to help them overcome barriers to success. You’ll encourage resilience, confidence, and wellbeing, while motivating learners to take part in enrichment activities that broaden their horizons.

Compassion and relatability are key – you’ll listen, support, and connect with students from

diverse backgrounds, offering guidance and encouragement that makes a real difference. Working collaboratively with teaching teams from different vocational areas, you’ll help embed personal development across the curriculum and ensure every learner feels supported to flourish both personally and academically.

If you’re passionate about empowering young people and committed to student success, we’d love you to join our team.

Applicants should have a degree or equivalent qualification and/or recent relevant vocational experience.

Closing date: Monday 15 December at midday

As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.