Progress Leader

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 30 days + wellbeing day

Employee benefits platform

Flexible working

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College is seeking a Progress Leader to support students in making progress towards their targets and ambitions. You will advocate for learners and coordinate pastoral support to help them succeed throughout their learning journey.

You will liaise with cross-college teams to promote career aspirations, monitor progress, and facilitate appropriate interventions while maintaining a safe and motivating learning environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Excellent IT literacy and ability to use college IT programmes.
• Experience with Tutorial Provision or Personal Development.
• Experience of working with vulnerable young people.
• Knowledge of post-16 qualifications.
• Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the College's Strategic Plan and ensure its effective implementation.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to plan transitions for learners.
• Deliver the Preparation for Learning induction with curriculum support.
• Ensure correct programme enrolment through progress reviews and transfers.
• Plan high quality Personal Development sessions to engage students.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Career guidance

Safeguarding knowledge

Time management

Partnership building

Education

Degree or equivalent

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Progress Leader

Application Deadline: 17 October 2026

Department: Student Progress

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: £33,069 - £36,125 / year

Description

Job Title: Progress Leader
Salary: £33,069 - £36,125
FTE: £36,072 - £39,405
Contract: Full-time 35 hours per week. Permanent, 40 weeks Term Time Only
As a Progress Leader, you will support students to make progress and achieve their targets and personal goals. You will help students progress to higher levels of study, employment, or apprenticeships, acting as their advocate throughout their learning journey.

The role is also responsible for ensuring appropriate pastoral support is in place to enable students to succeed and reach their potential.

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute fully to the Strategic Plan of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of college life.
2. To work collaboratively with curriculum to plan and implement the delivery of the transition into college for all learners.
3. To plan and implement the delivery of the Preparation for Learning (student induction programme) in partnership with the curriculum teams and ensure that induction provides each student with all the necessary course information and an awareness of where and how to access support in order to be successful on their course.
4. To ensure that students are enrolled on the correct programme of study through the implementation of a progress reviews and, if appropriate, facilitate transfer to a new programme.
5. To plan and prepare high quality Personal Development group sessions using a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students.
6. To establish and maintain electronic progress plans for all designated students (Progress Personal Development Plans and Progress Boards).
7. Meeting students for 1:1 Progress Reviews to monitor progress and performance to support students to ensure they achieve or exceed their personal and academic targets.
8. To work with cross college teams and curriculum to support students career ambitions and encourage work/industry placement alongside the Careers not Courses agenda.
9. To identify and make sure that appropriate interventions are put in place to monitor students who are at “risk” in partnership with the curriculum and wider college teams.
10. Advocate for all learners and liaise/refer to internal and external support teams where necessary.
11. To facilitate the gathering of student voice and feedback to staff and students.
12. Develop an effective and supportive partnership with parents or guardians and other agencies by regular and appropriate contact with home through events such as Parent Welcome Events, Parent's Evenings and through the preparation of progress reviews in relation to attendance, achievement, conduct and progression.
13. To attend meetings and events as required and contribute to the development of PDP (Preparation, Develop and Progress my Learning) tools and resources.
14. Share ideas, resources, and good practice regarding personal development group sessions across the progress team and through the VLE and online platforms.
15. Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident, and valued and accept responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
16. Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes, ensuring that all students comply with College’s policies and procedures.
17. To ensure accurate capture of destination data.
18. Supporting the completion of UCAS applications and the writing of references.
19. To work with colleagues and address additional students’ English and Maths and study skills development.
20. To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

1. Educated to Level 4 e.g., Degree or equivalent
2. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
3. Knowledge and understanding of Tutorial Provision or Personal Development
4. Experience of working with vulnerable young people
5. Knowledge of post 16 qualifications
6. Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete.
7. High level of communication and interpersonal skills
8. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
9. Ability to manage to tight deadlines and conflicting priorities
10. Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusivity and health and safety
11. Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit

Desirable criteria

1. A recognised Teaching qualification or vocational experience
2. Professional qualification relevant to the subject area
3. Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
4. Excellent organisational and record keeping skills supported by high levels of computer literacy
5. Membership of a relevant professional body
6. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers
7. Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
Benefits of working at the College
As a valued member of our College community, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Pension Scheme
You'll be part of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 20.20%, one of the best pension packages in the sector.
Leave entitlement
Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You’ll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.
Employee Benefit Platform
As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.
Health and Wellbeing
As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.
You’ll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules as well as daily wellbeing tips.
You’ll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to £25) and even includes £45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.
Travel
We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel- without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
Professional Development
We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
College Benefits
Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.