Study Support Coach

Leeds City College; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Harrogate is seeking a Study Support Coach to develop and deliver the PHSCE Curriculum for 16+ students. The role focuses on providing pastoral care and support, ensuring academic success while fostering personal growth. Candidates should have a PGCE/Cert Ed and a strong commitment to safeguarding and innovative teaching practices.

Benefits

44 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

CPD opportunities including PGCE and management courses

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel options

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering the PHSCE Curriculum to 16+ students.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices is essential.
• Ability to engage diverse student groups effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver the PHSCE Curriculum, leading pastoral interventions.
• Track learner attendance to ensure 90% target is met.
• Provide pastoral support and foster positive student outcomes.

Skills

Safeguarding

Innovative Teaching

Monitoring Learner Attendance

Building Relationships

Digital Literacy

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

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We are looking for a Study Support Coach who will be working in our busy pastoral and safeguarding team, creating and delivering to our 16+ 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 and sustainability skills.

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 grades and encourage personal growth and development.

What You Will Do

• Be responsible for creating and delivering the PHSCE Curriculum and lead on pastoral intervention sessions for students requiring support to achieve their learning objectives.
• Undertake or be willing to undertake the role of Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Track and monitor learner attendance for PHSCE using appropriate systems to ensure a target of 90% attendance is achieved.
• Provide pastoral support and guidance to encourage positive student outcomes, achieving the qualification and target grades.
• Build positive relationships with learners and provide academic and wellbeing support to ensure successful achievement.
• Foster and develop multi-agency working partnerships to support learner wellbeing and outcomes.

About You

• PGCE/Cert Ed or relevant teaching/delivery experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding.
• English and Maths qualification at Level 2 with a commitment to achieving Level 3 within 2 years of appointment if not already achieved.
• Significant experience or knowledge of working successfully with different groups of students enrolled in vocational courses where English and maths are integral parts of the study programme.
• Good working knowledge 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: 44 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum and Management; 37 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum support and business support.
• Pension schemes with 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, 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 with large-scale facilities aligned to industry needs, including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy, bioeconomy, health science, and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre, home to motor vehicle, electrical, joinery, and welding workshops.

Choosing to work for Harrogate College means being part of a nurturing, inclusive, and progressive learning environment. We look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group, we are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all our students. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online checks, and two satisfactory references.