Personal Development Coach Construction

Solihull College & University Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Solihull College & University Centre is seeking a Personal Development Coach to work within the School of Construction on our Woodlands Campus. The role is 37 hours per week, 38 weeks term time, and focuses on one-to-one coaching and delivering Personal Progress and Development (PPD) sessions to groups.

You will set and review targets to improve attendance, progress and behaviour, and you should be skilled in coaching young people to succeed with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience with learners in education settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in improving attendance, progress and behaviour is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one coaching to students.
• Deliver Personal Progress and Development sessions to groups.
• Set and review targets to improve attendance and progress.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Student support

Job description

37 hours per week, 38 weeks term time

We are currently seeking to appoint a Personal Development Coach to work within the school of Construction. This role is primarily based at our Woodlands Campus.

The successful applicant will work closely with students providing one-to-one coaching and delivering Personal Progress and Development (PPD) sessions to groups. This role will be the day-to-day contact for students in a specific curriculum area and the successful applicant will set and review targets to improve student attendance, progress and behaviour.

You will be skilled in coaching young people to succeed and possess strong communication skills. We value the experience of candidates from a wide range of settings and sectors, but recent experience of working in a Further Education setting in a coaching and/or personal tutoring role would be an advantage.

The College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and welcomes applications from individuals across all sectors. We aim to reflect the diversity of our student population in our staff profile, ensuring that we provide the best possible experience and environment for our learners. Our goal is to continue to develop a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive workplace where all staff can thrive.

For the next stage in the process, you will be required to attend the College’s premises, unless exceptional circumstances apply.

Solihull College & University Centre is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students and expects all staff to engage fully with this commitment.

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026