Student Success Coach & Progress Advocate

Havant & South Downs College; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Havant & South Downs College is seeking a compassionate Student Progress Mentor to support learners in overcoming barriers to learning and improving attendance. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and external services to manage a caseload, coordinate targeted interventions, and monitor student wellbeing and progression.

The role is based on-site in Waterlooville, with a 37-hour contract until December 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to support students facing barriers to learning.
• Experience working with young people in challenging circumstances.
• Ability to coordinate interventions and track progress.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to obtain safeguarding qualifications if needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills of disengaged students following tutor referrals and create a support plan.
• Maintain caseloads with detailed case records and outcomes for monitoring.
• Deliver a triage service linking students to internal and external support.
• Provide targeted interventions and coordinate referrals for health-related issues.
• Collaborate with staff to support referred students inside and outside the classroom.
• Identify trends in progress and address them with targeted interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Empathy

Education

English and Maths Level 2

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Youth work qualification

Nursing qualification

Public Health qualification

Health & Wellbeing qualification

Teaching qualification

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Havant & South Downs College is seeking a compassionate Student Progress Mentor to support learners in overcoming barriers to learning and improving attendance. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and external services to manage a caseload, coordinate targeted interventions, and monitor student wellbeing and progression.

The role is based on-site in Waterlooville, with a 37-hour contract until December 2026.