Progress Coach NEW

Andover College; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay

Flexible Working Policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-campus gym

Sparsholt-grown produce (plants, fruit

Discounted hair treatments at Andover

CPD events & qualifications support

Job summary

Sparsholt College is seeking a Progress Coach to support learners across vocational courses at Sparsholt Campus, Hampshire. You will monitor attendance, progress and welfare, and run learner review meetings to enable access to the curriculum and achieve learning goals.

You will collaborate with staff and services to help students overcome barriers and contribute to outstanding retention and achievement at the college.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with staff, students and parents.
• Genuine motivation to work with learners and help them achieve goals.
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and able to inspire others.
• Strong organisation to manage workload and priorities.
• Ability to identify and address barriers to learning with college services.

Responsibilities

• Focus on learner attendance, retention and success through regular reviews.
• Support students on vocational courses and track academic progress.
• Identify barriers to learning and liaise with specialist services.
• Coordinate group tutorials and personal development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivation to work with young people

Can-do attitude

Organisational skills

Barrier to learning awareness

Job description

**Progress Coach**Salary: Up to £24,413 per annum (dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience)Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year)Location: Sparsholt Campus, HampshireClosing Date: **22nd September 2026**Interview Date: 7th October 2026**About the role:** Under the direction of the Assistant Principal and in liaison with the Student Wellbeing Co-ordinator and academic teams, you will be focusing upon learner attendance, retention and success by providing regular learner review meetings to enable them to access all aspects of the College curriculum and achieve their learning goals. In the first instance, this role will involve supporting students predominantly following vocational courses.The role is pivotal in contributing to the College achieving ‘outstanding’ levels of student retention and achievement by tracking and monitoring learner’s academic progress, attendance and first line welfare concerns. In addition, you will identify learners who need to overcome barriers to learning, support learners to achieve their full potential, through close liaison with college specialist services as well as co-ordinating and delivering group tutorials and personal development activities.**What we’re looking for:** We are seeking someone who will bring the right skills, attitude, and passion to support our learners. You will need: Excellent communication skills – you’ll be liaising with academic staff, students, and parents, so strong interpersonal skills are essential. A genuine motivation to work with young people - you should enjoy working with learners and be committed to helping them achieve their goals A positive ‘can-do’ attitude – this role requires enthusiasm, resilience, and the ability to encourage and inspire others. Strong organisational skills - you’ll need the ability to coordinate your own workload independently, prioritise effectively, and manage multiple tasks. Ability to identify and address barriers to learning – you will be supporting students with a range of needs and challenges, working alongside specialist college services when required.**Why Join Us?** At Sparsholt College, you’ll work within a stunning rural campus set in beautiful Hampshire countryside. With open green spaces, specialist land-based facilities and a peaceful natural setting, Sparsholt offers an inspiring environment to build your career.You’ll benefit from:- A friendly, collaborative team that values efficiency, communication and shared success- A peaceful, spacious campus setting- A role with real impact, helping students achieve their qualifications and progress to the next stage of their education or career**College benefits:** • Eligibility to join the NEST Pension Scheme• Free on-site parking• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes• Flexible Working Policy• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications**Join us in making a difference!****Make a real difference every day – help students grow, thrive, and reach their potential!*****We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.***### AttachmentsRecruitment of Ex-Offenders PolicyJob Description and Person Specification - Progress Coach### Safeguarding Statement:The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.All successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.