Success Coach

Coleg Gwent; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution seeks a candidate to support A-level learners at the Torfaen Learning Zone. This role involves providing pastoral guidance, monitoring academic progress, and ensuring high attendance levels. The ideal candidate should have a basic understanding of the Welsh language. The organization promotes equality and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Wellbeing activities

Access to Headspace

Subsidised gym access

Qualifications

• Ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor targets for a caseload of learners in a pastoral role.
• Induct learners to the college and provide ongoing pastoral guidance.

Job description

Overview

Coleg Gwent has an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting A-level learners at the Torfaen Learning Zone to reach their potential. The postholder will work closely with teaching staff to induct learners to the college and provide pastoral guidance and support to the learners throughout their journey so that they excel academically.

Responsibilities

• Support and proactively monitor targets for a caseload of learners in a pastoral role, including setting targets to ensure high attendance levels, good punctuality, academic progress, and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Refer to and ensure that Independent Development Plans (IDPs) and additional support needs are secured and monitored.
• Induct learners to the college and provide ongoing pastoral guidance and support to help them excel academically.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Application and Compliance

• Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
• The College is committed to safeguarding, and employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) if appropriate.
• Note: Successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Education Workforce Council.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity, underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process. We welcome applications from candidates who think differently and are flexible to cater to neurodiverse talent. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and increasing diversity by removing barriers and supporting staff to reach their potential. Applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBTQ+, non-binary and people with disabilities. We welcome applicants regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership, impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression. All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available. We are a Disability Confident Employer with active staff networks and ED&I initiatives.

Wellbeing and Workplace

Your wellbeing matters. We offer wellbeing activities, access to Headspace and other supports, subsidised gym access, and resources to promote mental and physical health.