Progress Coach

onlyFE; Telford; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

onlyFE in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated progress coach to support a caseload of students. You will work with academic tutors to monitor progress, identify barriers, and provide timely guidance to help learners succeed.

This term-time role runs for 39 weeks, with a pro-rata salary of £22,194.79 and a full-time equivalent of £25,947. You will develop learner progress plans, engage with students individually, and contribute to improved outcomes and course completion.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance or commit to achieve one.
• Hold a Level 2 Mental Health qualification or commit to achieve one.
• Hold a Level 2 Understanding Autism qualification or commit to achieve one.
• GCSE Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent, or commit to attainment.

Responsabilités

• Manage an assigned caseload of students to ensure progression and completion.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to support learner progression.
• Lead induction for new students and liaison with EHCP/HN cases.
• Support learners through one-to-one meetings to meet targets.
• Develop professional relationships with students and teaching staff.

Connaissances

Empathy with students

Student progression monitoring

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Safeguarding awareness

Formation

Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance

Level 2 Mental Health qualification

Level 2 Understanding Autism

GCSE Math and English (A*-C)

Description du poste

About The Role

The purpose of this role is to provide dedicated progress coaching and support to a designated caseload of students, working collaboratively with academic tutors to ensure a positive and successful learning journey. The postholder will monitor student progress, performance, engagement and achievement, identifying barriers to learning and providing timely guidance and support to help students reach their full potential. Through effective communication, proactive intervention and a student-centred approach, the role will contribute to successful course completion, improved outcomes and an excellent overall learning experience.

£22,194.79 Pro Rata
£25,947 FTE

About The Role

The purpose of this role is to provide dedicated progress coaching and support to a designated caseload of students, working collaboratively with academic tutors to ensure a positive and successful learning journey. The postholder will monitor student progress, performance, engagement and achievement, identifying barriers to learning and providing timely guidance and support to help students reach their full potential. Through effective communication, proactive intervention and a student-centred approach, the role will contribute to successful course completion, improved outcomes and an excellent overall learning experience.

This is a term time role, working 39 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of students, as determined by the Faculty Director, to ensure the successful progression and completion of their studies
• Provide information, advice, and guidance to support learner progression across different levels, enabling students to achieve their educational objectives.
• Assume responsibility for establishing the initial caseload at the start of each academic year, including students on six-week contracts, Kings Trust (KT) progressors, and those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) or High Needs (HN), ensuring a successful induction during the initial weeks.
• Engage with students on a one-to-one basis to facilitate achievement of specific targets set by staff during academic reviews or positive behaviour support interventions.
• Develop effective professional relationships with students and teaching staff, working within the College’s professional boundaries.Attend course team meetings.
• Work closely with Student Services staff to maximise student success.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and external stakeholders to enhance the existing curriculum and develop new learning programmes focused on progression to further study and employment.
• Attend regular meetings and internal/external CPD sessions to support development, professional development, professional knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Develop an excellent working knowledge of the curriculum area.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• Awareness of, and empathy with, the needs of students
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues in education or willingness to undertake training
• Knowledge of current developments and issues in further and higher education or willingness to undertake training
• Understanding and/or experience of aspects of the tutorial curriculum and outcomes for learners, including career learning and employability, health and wellbeing, internet safety
• Excellent organisation and IT skills and ability to prioritise own workload
• An understanding of and commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity

Qualifications & Training

• Hold a Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance or have a firm commitment to achieve one
• Hold a Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health qualification or have a firm commitment to achieve one
• Hold a Level 2 Understanding Autism qualification or have a firm commitment to achieve one
• Level 2 qualification (GCSE A* – C, or equivalent) in Maths and English or a willingness to attain these qualifications with the support of the College