Study Support Coach

Luminate Education Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group is seeking a Study Support Coach to enhance student learning experiences by delivering the PHSCE Curriculum and providing essential pastoral support. This role offers the opportunity to work within a vibrant team dedicated to student achievement and well-being, contributing to a positive educational environment with progressive development initiatives.

Benefits

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions

CPD opportunities including annual staff conference

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safeguarding essential.
• Commitment to achieve L3 English and Maths within 2 years.
• Experience working with diverse student groups.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver the PHSCE Curriculum.
• Provide pastoral support and guidance.
• Track and monitor student attendance.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Ability to innovate

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed

English and Maths qualification at L2

Job description

We are looking for aStudy Support Coach who will be working in our busy pastoral and safeguarding team, creating and deliveringto our16 +students the PHSCE Curriculum. This curriculum has been developed and planned to prepare students for their future lives and covers subjects such as safeguarding, mental health, citizenship,conflict resolution, current affairs, healthy relationships and developing STEM 7 and sustainabilityskills.

The candidate will also be an integral part of the college pastoral and safeguarding team to aid our students in achieving their academic targets and providing wellbeing/pastoral support so all students enjoy and achieve their best possible grade and encourage personal growth and development.

What You Will Do

• To be responsible for the creation and delivery of our PHSCE Curriculum and lead on pastoral intervention sessions for students who require support to achieve their learning objective.
• To undertake or be willing to undertake the role of Designated Safeguarding Officer
• To track and monitor learner attendance for PHSCE using appropriate systems to ensure target of 90% attendance is achieved
• To be responsible for providing pastoral support/guidance to encourage positive student outcomes, achieving the qualification and target grade.
• To build positive relationships with learners and provide academic/wellbeing support to ensure successful achievement.
• To foster and develop multi-agency working partnerships to support learner wellbeing, outcomes/objectives

About You

• PGCE/Cert Ed or relevant teaching/delivery experience
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• English and Maths qualification at L2 with a commitment to achieving L3 within 2 years of appointment if not already achieved.
• Demonstrates significant experience or knowledge of how to work successfully with different groups of students enrolled to vocational courses where English and maths is an integral part of the study programme.
• Good working knowledge of the use of new technologies and platforms to develop skills and knowledge.
• Ability to innovate and enthuse learners to succeed in their learning.

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemeswith generous employer contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.

We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.

Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.

• Salary Salary commencing at £27,957 with progression to £29,683 per year
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference LUM122/1980
• Contract Type LEG - Fixed Term - Full Time