Progress Coach

York College; Bishopthorpe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Job summary

York College is seeking a dedicated Progress Coach to support students on their academic and career journeys. This role focuses on coaching 16-18 and adult learners, delivering tutorials, and helping students reach their progression goals at our Sim Balk Lane campus.

You will liaise with students, parents/carers, and employers as appropriate, track progress, and contribute to employability activities. The role is 22.2 hours per week, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience of liaising with students, parents/carers and employers.
• Delivery of individual and group tutorials and development sessions.
• Ability to track and support academic and personal progress.

Responsibilities

• Act as key contact between the College, students, and carers.
• Deliver tutorials and create resources to support development.
• Support applications to higher education and employment; plan work experience.

Skills

Student support

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Experience in education setting

Job description

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Progress Coach

Reference: SEP20260464

Expiry date: 2026-09-14 08:00:00.000

Location: Sim Balk Lane campus

Benefits: Please visit the York College website to explore our range of benefits

Progress Coach (22.2 hours per week)

Ref: 2627/014
Hours: 22.2 hours per week (0.6fte)
Salary: £17,353 per annum. Plus, generous benefits, including:

• 45 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the role
This varied role is the key point of contact between the College and the student and their parents/carers and employers where appropriate.

You will focus on supporting and coaching students to meet or exceed stretching targets, to develop as independent learners and to prepare for their next steps in education or industry.

You will undertake several functions within the role, including the delivery of individual and group Professional and Development sessions (tutorials) and creation of resources, as well as tracking and supporting academic and personal progress; enterprise, progression and employability activities; supporting applications to higher education and/or employment; work experience planning, and reviewing and steering careers research; liaising with curriculum area team members and parents/carers to ensure students are focused, attending, performing well and enjoying their studies.

About the person

You will have:

• An understanding of 16-18 and /or adult students and their needs
• Experience of effective liaison and co-ordination of activities (whether in the education setting or elsewhere
• High level interpersonal skills
• Good time management
• The ability to motivate students
• An ability to use and analyse data
• UCAS & Degree/Apprenticeship experience preferable

About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Closing date: 14 September 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 23 September 2026