Progress Coach - Greenkeeping

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Thatcham; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

LGPS 24.3% employer contribution

Free on-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a Progress Coach – Greenkeeping to support apprentices across our Greenkeeping & Sportsturf programmes. This remote role may require occasional campus visits.

You will oversee a caseload, conduct remote visits, assessments and progress reviews, ensuring EPA Gateway readiness, while tracking off-the-job training hours and applying safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• 5+ years in Greenkeeping & Sportsturf industry experience.
• Level 3 qualification desirable.
• Experience supporting apprentices and working with awarding bodies/EPAOs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload of apprentices and provide guidance.
• Conduct remote visits, assessments and progress reviews.
• Ensure readiness for End Point Assessment (EPA) Gateway.
• Monitor off-the-job training hours and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Technology literacy

Education

Level 2 English & Maths (or equivalent)

Level 3 qualification desirable

Tools

e-portfolio systems

EPAOs processes

Job description

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Progress Coach specialising in Greenkeeping & Sportsturf to join our Apprenticeships team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a remote role, but the successful applicant may be required to visit one of our campuses.

The salary ranges from £39,127 (K30) up to £42,083 (K33) per annum on the support staff pay scale, depending on experience and qualifications.

Progress Coach – Greenkeeping

The primary responsibility of the Progress Coach is to oversee a caseload of apprentices and provide comprehensive support and guidance to enhance their experience in the Greenkeeping & Sportsturf Apprenticeship Programmes. Key duties of this role include conducting visits (remotely), assessments and progress reviews to ensure the apprentices' steady advancement towards successful completion of their apprenticeship programmes and End Point Assessment (EPA) Gateway.

To be effective in this role, you will need to be capable of effective communication, utilisation of technology and diligent monitoring of off the job training hours. Furthermore, the coach is expected to possess a thorough understanding of pertinent policies and procedures, encompassing risk management, diversity and equality, health and safety, safeguarding and data protection.

We are looking for a candidate with Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent) alongside relevant vocational qualifications and/or 5+ years of industry experience in Greenkeeping & Sportsturf (a Level 3 qualification is desirable). You will have proven experience supporting apprentices and employers, working with awarding bodies and EPAOs, using e-portfolio systems, and delivering an outstanding apprenticeship experience. Above all, you will possess excellent organisational skills with a genuine passion for guiding apprentices through their development and helping them reach their full potential.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough & Langley College, Windsor College, Strode's College (Egham) and Berkshire College of Agriculture (Maidenhead). Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year

Our staff benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) currently offering 24.3% employer contribution
• Free on site parking at all sites
• Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on the 19th of November 2026. However, applications are reviewed as they come in, and we may interview and appoint early, so please apply as soon as possible.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.