PROGRESS COACH - CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING

John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two pension schemes

Holiday package

Free onsite parking

Fully equipped gym access

Spa and Salon discounts

Job summary

East Surrey College in Redhill is seeking a dedicated Progress Coach to support learners on a term-time basis. The role is hourly paid at £19.07 per hour, including a £2.70 per hour annual leave uplift. You will guide students, help them overcome barriers, and work with safeguarding teams to ensure wellbeing and progression.

The position offers part-time, term-time hours, with a focus on engagement, retention and success across construction and engineering-related learning areas.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (or Level 2 equivalent).
• Experience supporting disengaged young people.
• Experience supporting learners with SEMH needs.
• Strong IT skills, especially MS Office.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, encouragement and practical support to help students stay engaged and on track for success.
• Collaborate with Directors, Programme Managers and support teams to build trusting relationships with learners.
• Implement targeted interventions, set progress goals and monitor wellbeing in partnership with safeguarding.

Skills

Experience working with disengaged

SEMH support

IT skills

Excellent communication

Education

Maths & English GCSE (or Level 2)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Progress Coach - Construction and Engineering

Job Type

Support

Job Category

Supported Learning

Employment Basis

Sessional (hourly paid)

Location

East Surrey College - Redhill

Salary Range

£19.07/hour (£16.37/hour + £2.70/hour as payment for annual leave)

Closing Date

31/10/2026

Documents

• OSC Corporation Competency Framework.pdf (PDF, 472.18kb)
• Progress Coach JD&PS.pdf (PDF, 173.56kb)

Progress Coach - Construction and Engineering

College location:

East Surrey College (Redhill)

Salary: £19.07/hour (£16.37/hour + £2.70/hour as payment for annual leave)

Hours: 5 days a week

(Term time Only)

Make a Real Difference as a Progress Coach at East Surrey College.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential? We're looking for a dedicated and motivated Progress Coach to join East Surrey College on a Term Time basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in helping students overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve both their academic and personal goals. You will provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support, helping them stay engaged, motivated, and on track for success.

As a Progress Coach, you'll collaborate with the Director of Learning, Programme Managers, and wider support teams to create positive, trusting relationships with young people. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact by implementing targeted interventions, setting progress goals, supporting learner retention, and helping students navigate barriers to learning. You'll also work closely with the safeguarding team to ensure vulnerable learners receive the support they need, monitoring progress and maintaining regular communication around student wellbeing.

Why join us?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.
• Enjoy a Term Time working pattern, offering valuable time off during college holidays.
• Ideal for those seeking part-time opportunities, improved work-life balance, or a role that fits around family, study, or other commitments.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Gain valuable experience working with young people and developing your coaching and mentoring skills.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• Maths & English GCSE (or Level 2 equivalent)
• Experience working with disengaged young people
• Experience supporting young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
• Strong IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communication and written skills

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.