Sixth Form Progress Coach

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Contributory local government pension

Staff well-being

Healthy lifestyle schemes

Priority admission for staff children

Other staff benefits

Job summary

Charters School is seeking a dedicated Sixth Form support practitioner to help students progress academically and personally. You will conduct one-to-one progress meetings, set targets with students and parents, and liaise with teachers to ensure tailored support.

You will work alongside Student Support Officers to keep the Sixth Form running smoothly day to day, with enhanced DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting young people, ideally in an educational or pastoral setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support to help students stay on track academically and personally
• Hold regular one-to-one progress meetings with identified students
• Communicate with identified students and parents/carers to set and monitor targets and give ongoing support
• Communicate with teachers of identified students
• Work collaboratively with Student Support Officers and wider Sixth Form staff
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Sixth Form

Skills

Communication

Behaviour management

Organisation

Education

First Aid qualification

Job description

This post sits within the Sixth Form at Charters School, supporting students with their academic progress, wellbeing and engagement. The core of the work is one-to-one progress meetings with identified students, setting and tracking targets with students and parents, and liaising with their teachers. It also involves working alongside Student Support Officers to keep the Sixth Form running smoothly day to day. Enhanced DBS clearance and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide individual support to help students stay on track academically and personally
• Hold regular one-to-one progress meetings with identified students
• Communicate with identified students and parents/carers to set and monitor targets and give ongoing support
• Communicate with teachers of identified students
• Work collaboratively with Student Support Officers and wider Sixth Form staff
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Sixth Form

Qualifications

• First Aid qualification, or willingness to undertake training

Experience

• Experience of working with or supporting young people, ideally in an educational or pastoral setting

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a calm, approachable manner
• Ability to manage behaviour consistently, fairly and supportively
• Strong organisational and administrative skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Competitive salary
• Contributory local government pension scheme
• Commitment to staff well-being
• Schemes to support an active and healthy lifestyle
• Priority admission for children of staff at the school
• Other staff benefits