Teaching & Learning Coach - High Needs

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Further Education Institution in Epsom is seeking an experienced educator to demonstrate outstanding teaching and provide tailored support to EHCP and High Needs learners. The role includes mentoring new staff and delivering professional development sessions. Competitive benefits include a discounted gym, free online qualifications, and close proximity to Ewell East Station.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free parking

Free online qualifications

Qualifications

• Track record of outstanding teaching with strong observation feedback.
• Experience supporting EHCP and High Needs students.
• Passion for innovative teaching and learning approaches.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exemplary teaching and inspire inclusive strategies.
• Provide one-to-one coaching through the Intensive Support Process.
• Mentor new teachers and deliver CPD sessions.
• Contribute to TLA audits and maintain tracking records.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Inclusive practice

Coaching and mentoring

Digital tools and technology

Communication skills

Job description

Nescot is recognised as the Employer of the year' at the Surrey Business Awards 2024 and offers a wide range of benefits and wellbeing activities to staff.

Up to £6k one off payment government retention payment available (T&Cs apply*)

What we are looking for:

• A proven track record of outstanding teaching, with consistently strong observation feedback.
• Experience supporting students with EHCPs and High Needs, and a deep understanding of inclusive practice.
• Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and delivering impactful CPD.
• Passionate about innovation in TLA, including the use of digital tools and educational technology.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to influence and inspire colleagues.

Duties / responsibilities:

• Demonstrate exemplary teaching practice and inspire colleagues to adopt inclusive strategies that improve outcomes for EHCP and High Needs learners.
• Provide formal and informal one-to-one coaching, including through the Intensive Support Process.
• Mentor new teachers and staff new to the College.
• Deliver CPD sessions during central CPD days and weekly TLA cycles.
• Promote creative and technology-enhanced approaches to teaching and learning that engage and empower High Needs students.
• Contribute to TLA audits, Quality Cycles, and improvement processes.
• Develop and maintain a central bank of TLA resources for teachers.
• Keep accurate records of monitoring and tracking systems.
• Build strong links with curriculum teams to provide tailored support and share best practice, working closely with the other Teaching and Learning Coaches so there is consistency to approach across the team.

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed , and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment.

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

This college is a smoke-free campus-smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

Closing date 30th November 2025

Interview date 5th December 2025