Progress Coach - Mathematics (Newport)

Coleg Gwent; Newport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Newport is looking for a Progress Coach - Mathematics to provide targeted support for learners aiming to achieve their GCSE Mathematics qualifications. This full-time position involves delivering 1:1 and group support while fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment. Applicants should be self-motivated and ready to ensure learner success in their qualifications.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing activities

Subsidised gym access

Access to Headspace

Qualifications

• Well qualified to assist learners with GCSE Mathematics or Essential Skills.
• Must provide 1:1 and group support effectively.
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group support for learners.
• Provide intervention to help learners close gaps in their understanding.

Skills

Enthusiastic self-motivation

Ability to provide targeted intervention

Experience in supporting learners

Job description

Overview

Progress Coach - Mathematics (Newport)

Salary: £27,002 - £29,996

1 x Full Time (37 hours per week) - Term Time - Fixed Term to 12/06/26

(Newport Campus)

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, self-motivated and well qualified Progress Coaches. Under the direction of the Leader of Learning, the post holder will deliver 1:1 and group support to learners who are working towards their GCSE Mathematics or Essential Skills qualification.

The post will provide learners with targeted intervention support that will take place outside of their normal classes. You will provide learners with topic-based support to help them bridge any gaps in their understanding so they can achieve their GCSE Mathematics or Essential Skills qualification.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Closing Date: 12/10/25 • Interview Date: 17/10/25

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and group support to learners working toward GCSE Mathematics or Essential Skills qualifications.
• Provide targeted intervention outside of normal classes to bridge gaps in understanding and enable achievement of the relevant qualification.

Requirements and Safeguarding

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and well qualified with direction from the Leader of Learning.
• Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) where appropriate.
• Note: Successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the EWC.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and which promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure these commitments are embedded in day-to-day working practices with our learners, colleagues and partners. We are an anti-racist organisation and strive to increase diversity in the College by removing barriers and supporting all staff to reach their potential. We welcome applications from minority groups and apply an inclusive approach to language, age, marriage and civil partnership, disability, health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression. All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

Wellbeing

Your wellbeing matters. We offer wellbeing activities throughout the year and access to Headspace for all staff, plus mental health champions and subsidised gym access to support mental and physical health.