Progress Coach

USP College; South Benfleet; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

USP College seeks a Progress Coach to support learners in achieving their goals. The successful candidate will monitor progress, facilitate workshops, and build relationships with parents. This role is key in aligning the curriculum and student support services, ensuring a personalized learning experience.

Benefits

Annual Staff Awards

CPD days for mentorship and coaching

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym membership

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer skills, such as Word and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of inclusion and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of student support systems and related national legislation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate core project workshops tailored to learners' goals.
• Track and review individual study programs and progress cycles.
• Coordinate individual learning plans and routes for students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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At USP College, all learners are allocated a Progress Coach who will play a key role in helping learners get the most out of their studies, providing support and encouragement during their learning experience. The successful candidate will act as a key link between all aspects of the curriculum and Student Support Services. You will working with learners and teachers to ensure that the curriculum is holistic, personalised and learners are fully supported to achieve their goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Workshops facilitate core project workshops tailored to learners' goals and training requirements.
• Progress Monitoring track and review individual study programs and progress cycles.
• Learning Plans and coordinate individual learning plans and routes for students.
• Support learners in reflecting on their progress and setting personalised targets
• Work with the Well-being Team to monitor attendance and support intervention strategies.
• Leverage a variety of activities, courses, and organisations to provide additional student support.
• Assist in delivering careers information and promoting the Work Experience program.
• Compile UCAS references for students progressing to Higher Education or employment.
• Provide energetic, flexible support to help students overcome learning barriers.
• Parent/Carer Liaison build relationships with parents/carers to keep them informed of student progress.

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in computer skills, such as Word and PowerPoint
• Understanding of inclusion, safeguarding, and development of skills
• Knowledge of student support systems and related national legislation
  
  

The right candidate will have:

• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as a team.
• A strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work towards deadlines.
• The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

We are the leading college in Essex for technological advancements in education. We are driving the path to integrating technology within our teaching methods and the student experience and development.

Our strategic career-focused approach means our relationship within our community, local and regional employers are at the heart of everything we do.

Individual Training

All staff have access to personalised training packages, whether this is to support settling in to a new role, or leadership and management training to support with progression opportunities.

Why choose us:

Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

What we offer:

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Annual Staff Awards
• CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
• Free onsite parking
• Staff appreciation days
• Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
• Electric Vehicle Scheme*
• Discounted gym membership.
• Fully immersive teaching rooms allowing online teaching simultaneously at multiple locations.
• Hybrid Working available.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance.