Progress Coach

The Sixth Form Bolton; Bolton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational pension

Life Day

Healthcare cash plan

CPD and training

Wellbeing weeks

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Complimentary beverages

Job summary

The Sixth Form Bolton is seeking a motivated Progress Coach to join our pastoral team. You will work with a cohort of students, delivering group tutorials and one-to-one coaching to help them overcome barriers and achieve their personal best.

This role offers term-time hours and a pro-rata salary, with opportunities to support progression to university, apprenticeships and employment. You will build trusting relationships, monitor attendance and progress, and work with parents, carers and staff

Qualifications

• Experience of working one-to-one with young people in an educational setting.
• Experience of supporting young people with pastoral, educational, emotional or mental-health needs.
• A degree level education or equivalent, with emphasis on English and maths.
• Flexible, collaborative and non-judgemental approach, with strong listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality one-to-one coaching and pastoral support to a cohort of students.
• Plan and deliver engaging tutorial sessions that support students' academic, personal and professional development.
• Monitor attendance, progress, retention and achievement data, setting targets and coordinating timely interventions.
• Identify barriers to learning and work with students, parents and carers, safeguarding team and external agencies to address them.
• Support students with study skills, English and maths, revision, time management, mental health and wellbeing, and progression planning.
• Guide applications for university, apprenticeships, training and employment, including references and transition support.
• Contribute to learner voice, student leadership, cross-college events, admissions interviews, induction and results services.
• Manage student conduct and behaviour in line with College policies, using a fair, consistent and supportive approach.

Skills

One-to-one coaching

Pastoral support

Communication skills

Motivation and targets

Education

Degree level or equivalent (English/Maths emphasis)

Job description

JOIN OUR PASTORAL TEAM Progress Coach Help young people overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their personal best. CONTRACT Term time only HOURS 36.25 hours per week SALARY Starting at Scale Point 19: £36,564, with annual progression to Scale Point 23: £41,019 (pro rata) START DATE As soon as possible Make a real difference to students' lives We are looking for a motivated and approachable Progress Coach to join our dedicated pastoral team. You will support a cohort of students throughout their sixth‑form journey, combining engaging group tutorials with purposeful one‑to‑one coaching, progress monitoring and targeted pastoral intervention. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who can build trusting relationships, respond calmly to challenge and help young people develop the confidence, independence and skills they need to succeed academically, personally and professionally.

What you'll do

• Provide high‑quality one‑to‑one coaching and pastoral support to a cohort of students.
• Plan and deliver engaging tutorial sessions that support students' academic, personal and professional development.
• Monitor attendance, progress, retention and achievement data, setting targets and coordinating timely interventions.
• Identify barriers to learning and work with students, parents and carers, curriculum colleagues, the safeguarding team and external agencies to address them.
• Support students with study skills, English and maths, revision, time management, mental health and wellbeing, and progression planning.
• Guide applications for university, apprenticeships, training and employment, including references and transition support.
• Contribute to learner voice, student leadership, cross‑college events, admissions interviews, induction and results services.
• Manage student conduct and behaviour in line with College policies, using a fair, consistent and supportive approach.

What we're looking for

• Experience of working one‑to‑one with young people in an educational setting.
• Experience of supporting young people with pastoral, educational, emotional or mental‑health needs.
• A sound understanding of the issues that can affect 16‑19‑year‑olds' learning, wellbeing and progress.
• The ability to motivate students, set meaningful targets and review progress effectively.
• A good standard of education, to degree level or equivalent, with particular emphasis on English and maths.
• A flexible, collaborative and non‑judgemental approach, with strong listening and communication skills.

Relevant qualifications or experience in youth work, teaching, mentoring, counselling, coaching or safeguarding would be an advantage.

Why join The Sixth Form Bolton?

At The Sixth Form Bolton, students are at the centre of everything we do. We are a high‑performing, forward‑thinking college with a strong commitment to exceptional teaching and learning, underpinned by outstanding pastoral support.

• A modern, friendly and positive working environment with excellent facilities.
• Membership of an occupational pension scheme.
• One paid Life Day each year - a day for you, covered by your colleagues.
• Simplyhealth healthcare cash plan (Level 2 cover).
• Structured continuing professional development, including inset workshops and cross‑college sharing.
• Wellbeing weeks and planned activities that support a positive work‑life balance.
• A dedicated Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free parking (currently fully subsidised) and complimentary hot beverages.

Safeguarding and equality

The Sixth Form Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment and pre‑employment checks will be completed before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are an equal opportunities employer.