Progress Coach in Apprenticeships

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Warrington is seeking a full time Progress Coach to support apprenticeships and individual learner achievements. This role involves managing a caseload of students and collaborating across the college to ensure high standards of pastoral and academic support. Ideal candidates will possess a diploma in education, GCSEs including English and Maths, and have a strong work ethic. This position starts as hourly paid and may transition to permanent after probationary review. A flexible work environment is encouraged.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Occupational pension scheme

Employee benefits package

Free on-site parking

Full programme of training and mentoring

Flexible working options

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Menopause friendly policy

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience with student target setting and monitoring.
• Understanding data use for informing interventions is required.
• Commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual learner achievement.
• Respond effectively to individual learner needs.
• Collaborate across the college to provide support to students.

Skills

Resilience

Strong work ethic

Ability to work autonomously

Education

A Level standard or equivalent

5 GCSEs grade A-C including English and Maths

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a full time Progress Coach in Apprenticeships to facilitate individual learner achievement, effectively respond to individual learner needs and empower learners to take responsibility for their own learning.

The successful candidate will be responsible for their own caseload of students and work collaboratively across college to provide consistent, high levels of support both pastoral and academic.

This post will initially be hourly paid, fixed term until July 2026. Subject to a successful probationary period, it will then continue as a permanent, term time only post working 39 weeks per year.

Benefits and Salary

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly
• We will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share.

Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted.

Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students.

Qualities Required

To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

Suitable candidates will possess or be willing to work towards a Diploma in Education & Training (or equivalent), be educated to A Level standard or equivalent and hold 5 GCSEs grade A‑C or equivalent including English and Maths.

Qualifications and Experience

In addition, candidates should have a clear understanding of student target setting, monitoring and reviewing to ensure achievement for students, experience using data to inform interventions and a commitment to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short‑listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses

• Warrington
• Winsford

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