Progress Coach

Only FE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

An award-winning college in England is seeking a Progress Coach to provide comprehensive advisory services to students. This involves guiding students through academic progression routes and ensuring safeguarding. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including free parking and training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme (above average employer contribution)

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 comprehensive advisory service to students and potential students.
• Deliver group tutorials and manage admissions/enrollment processes.
• Involved in safeguarding of students liaising with external agencies.

Skills

Presentation skills

IT skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE)

Job description

Progress Coach

£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 have 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 will involve providing impartial guidance, the delivery of a comprehensive programme of group tutorials, pre-course information, ensuring smooth admissions/enrolment processes and providing and/or arranging subsequent on-programme non- academic tutorial support for all students. In addition, you will also be heavily involved in the safeguarding of students, liaising with external agencies, visiting schools, carrying out 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 are essential, as are good IT skills and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. 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 with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A well-respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution)

• Free parking at all our College sites (on a first come first served basis)

• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working

• Superb opportunities for training and development

• Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme

• Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing events

So, if you d like to be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most diverse employment sectors in the UK, we d love to hear from you.

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

Closing date for applications: 1st September 2025

Please note this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and in line with KCSIE (2024) an online check will be conducted on information available in the public domain.

The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under-represented at our College. Join us in creating a workplace.

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