Student Experience and Pastoral Coach

Derby College; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday incl. bank holidays

LGPS pension with 20.5% employer contr

Free onsite parking

Nursery discount (Little Explorers)

TOTUM card / Tastecard

Rail discounts on East Midlands routes

Microsoft Office for free with 1TB One

SENSI salon discount

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Derby College Group (DCG) seeks Student Experience & Pastoral Coaches to work with academies, identifying students needing pastoral support. You will coach, mentor and collaborate to boost confidence, resilience and independence, helping learners engage with college life and reach their goals.

You will support vulnerable learners, coordinate appropriate interventions and contribute to a safe, inclusive culture where every student can thrive, with the backing of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Level 3 coaching/mentoring or willingness to work towards this.
• Mental Health First Aider or willingness to achieve this with support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pastoral support to students and identify barriers to learning.
• Coach, mentor and collaborate to help students build confidence, resilience and independence.
• Champion vulnerable learners, coordinate appropriate interventions and promote a safe, inclusive college environment.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 coaching/mentoring

Job description

Optimistic - Equity - Kindness - Innovation - Collaboration

Derby College Group (DCG) have a new opportunity for a Student Experience & Pastoral Coaches to join our team and work alongside specific academies to identify students in need of pastoral support. This is a great chance to join a supportive and vibrant team within the College, and you will see first-hand the positive impact you make on the lives of our students.

The Opportunity

You will make a real difference to the lives of young people by providing high-quality pastoral support to students facing barriers to learning. Through coaching, mentoring and collaborative working, you will help students develop confidence, resilience and independence, enabling them to engage positively with college life and achieve their goals. You will champion the needs of vulnerable learners, coordinate appropriate interventions and contribute to a culture where every student feels safe, included and able to thrive.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, empathetic and ambitious individuals. You’ll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and hold a level 3 in coaching and/or mentoring or be willing to work towards this. You’ll be a Mental Health First Aider or willing to work toward achieving this with full support.

The Benefit

• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Christmas Closure every year - on top of your annual leave!
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking
• Discount at our Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Continuous development and progression opportunities

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [email protected].

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.