progress leader apprenticeships

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,699 - 17,149; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme – employer contributions up to 20.20%

Annual holiday allowance – up to 30 days plus 1 wellbeing day

Employee Benefits Platform – discounts on various services

Health and Wellbeing – EAP and counseling

Travel – interest-free loans for annual travel passes

Professional Development – formal and informal opportunities

College Facilities – free sports facilities

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Liverpool is seeking a Progress Leader for a part-time term-time role. This position focuses on supporting students to achieve both personal and academic targets, overseeing their learning progress, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have a Level 4 qualification, strong communication skills, and experience with vulnerable young people. The role offers flexible working, professional development opportunities, and benefits including a local government pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 4 (e.g., Degree or equivalent).
• Excellent computer literacy – ability to use College IT programmes.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve their personal and academic targets.
• Plan and deliver high-quality Personal Development sessions.
• Conduct 1:1 Progress Reviews to support student achievement.
• Create a safe and confident learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Ability to manage deadlines

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Level 4 qualification (Degree or equivalent)

Job description

The City of Liverpool College is the largest further education college in the Liverpool City Region. With more than 600 staff, hundreds of courses, five campuses and over 10,000 students, we are at the forefront of education in our region.

Salary: £15,699.50-£17,149.50 (£17,342.50-£18,949.50). Job type: Permanent, part‑time TTO role, 17.5 hours per week.

Application deadline: 15 December 2025.

Location: Liverpool.

The Role

Progress Leader part time (term time only 40 weeks). You will support students to progress, achieve personal and academic targets, advocate for their needs, and ensure pastoral and safeguarding support.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring students are making progress, achieving targets and personal goals.
• Enabling progression to higher levels of study or employment/apprenticeships.
• Acting as an advocate for the students.
• Ensuring pastoral support is in place.
• Contributing to the Strategic Plan of the College and its implementation.
• Collaborating with curriculum to plan transition into college for learners.
• Planning and delivering the Preparation for Learning induction programme.
• Ensuring students are enrolled on the correct programme through progress reviews and facilitating transfers.
• Planning and preparing high‑quality Personal Development group sessions.
• Maintaining electronic progress plans (Personal Development Plans and Progress Boards).
• Conducting 1:1 Progress Reviews to monitor and support student achievement.
• Working with cross‑college teams and careers to support student career ambitions.
• Identifying and putting in place interventions for students at risk.
• Advocating for learners and liaising with internal and external support teams.
• Facilitating gathering of student voice and feedback.
• Developing partnership with parents/guardians and agencies through events and progress reviews.
• Attending meetings and contributing to the development of PDP tools and resources.
• Sharing ideas, resources and best practice across the progress team and online platforms.
• Creating a safe, secure, confident learning environment and upholding safeguarding policies.
• Managing behavior, communication and respect, challenging discriminatory behaviour, ensuring compliance with college policies.
• Ensuring accurate capture of destination data.
• Supporting UCAS applications and reference writing.
• Addressing additional students’ English, Maths and study skills development.
• Reviewing professional development needs and participating in training.

Essential Criteria

• Educated to Level 4 (e.g., Degree or equivalent).
• Excellent computer literacy – ability to use College IT programmes.
• Knowledge and understanding of Tutorial Provision or Personal Development.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Knowledge of post‑16 qualifications.
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to attain.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for self.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusivity and health and safety.
• Experience assessing students’ needs and planning curricula for their benefit.

Desirable Criteria

• A recognised teaching qualification or vocational experience.
• Professional qualification relevant to the subject area.
• Engaged in continuing professional development.
• Excellent organisational and record‑keeping skills with high computer literacy.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Good understanding of curriculum development to meet employer training needs.
• Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme – employer contributions up to 20.20%.
• Annual holiday allowance – up to 30 days plus 1 wellbeing day, statutory closure days, Easter closure.
• Employee Benefits Platform – discounts on supermarkets, travel, tech, leisure, cycle‑to‑work, cinema, etc.
• Health and Wellbeing – Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), 24/7 helpline, counseling, online wellbeing portal, free eye test and flu vaccinations.
• Travel – interest‑free loans for Merseytravel and Merseyrail annual travel passes.
• Flexible Working – options to support work‑life balance.
• Professional Development – formal and informal opportunities to sharpen skills and advance career.
• College Facilities – free sports/fitness facilities, discounted hair & beauty treatments, staff discount at Academy Restaurant.

Early Application

This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Seniority level

Entry level