Progress Coach

onlyFE; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a Progress Coach to provide advisory services and support to students. The role involves delivering tutorials, ensuring smooth admissions processes, and liaising with external agencies. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant area and relevant guidance experience. This position offers a supportive college environment and an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Training and development opportunities

Discounted travel

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Relevant guidance-related experience essential.
• Good knowledge of further education and academic progression routes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory service to students and potential students.
• Deliver group tutorials and pre-course information.
• Involve in safeguarding students and liaising with external agencies.

Skills

Presentation skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE Grades 9-4/A-C)

Job description

£28,806- £30,482 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 22.5 hours, Term-Time Only (38 weeks)

As an award-winning college, we are looking for exceptional staff to join our team. We truly value our support staff who play a key role in supporting and developing our students.

As a Progress Coach, your duties will include providing a comprehensive advisory service to students and potential students. This involves offering impartial guidance, delivering group tutorials, pre-course information, ensuring smooth admissions/enrolment processes, and providing or arranging non-academic tutorial support for all students. You will also be involved in safeguarding students, liaising with external agencies, visiting schools, conducting reviews, and maintaining records.

You should have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, relevant guidance-related experience, and a good knowledge of further education and academic progression routes. Excellent presentation skills, good IT skills, and strong organisational and interpersonal skills are essential. You should also possess (or be willing to achieve) Level 2 English and Maths, e.g., GCSE Maths and English (Grades 9-4/A-C).

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college environment with an excellent benefits package, including:

• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with above-average employer contributions)
• Free parking at all our college sites (on a first-come, first-served basis)
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
• Training and development opportunities
• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts at major High Street and online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing events

If you'd like to be part of a unique organisation supporting one of the UK's largest and most diverse employment sectors, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that all applications should be completed online. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 1st September 2025

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and in line with KCSIE (2024), an online check will be conducted based on publicly available information.

The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. It supports the Prevent programme and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building values diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are underrepresented at our college.

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