Transition and Progression Coordinator

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 26,740 - 27,774; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension schemes for staff

Generous holiday plans

Flexible working policies

On-site nursery

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff discounts

Employee development days

Job summary

Burton and South Derbyshire College is seeking a Transition and Progression Coordinator for- a fixed-term role (until September 2028) at the Town Centre Campus in Burton on Trent. The role focuses on planning, coordinating and delivering transition support to new and progressing learners, ensuring a positive learner journey from application through to completion.

You will work with schools, Additional Learning Support, parents and external agencies to help learners engage, achieve and progress,

Qualifications

• Experience in education, youth support or FE.
• Understanding of post-16 transition and learner support.
• Experience supporting SEND learners.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• Ability to analyse data and target support effectively.
• Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver transition, induction and bridging activities.
• Coordinate targeted summer transition programmes
• Liaise with schools, PRUs and partner organisations
• Attend reviews and progression planning meetings
• Identify learners at risk and implement interventions
• Monitor attendance, retention and progress
• Provide guidance to learners and parents/carers
• Work with safeguarding, wellbeing and curriculum teams

Skills

Experience in education

Youth support

Post-16 transition knowledge

SEND learners experience

Excellent communication

Organisational IT skills

Data analysis for targeted support

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Transition and Progression Coordinator
Full Time, 37 hours per week
Fixed term until September 2028
Salary: £26,740 - £27,774
Town Centre Campus, Burton on Trent

Who are we looking for?

We have an exciting opportunity to become a Transition and Progression Coordinator and join a fun and collaborative team who make a real difference to learner success and progression.

You will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of transition support for new and progressing learners, ensuring a positive learner journey from application through to successful completion.

Working closely with schools, curriculum teams, Additional Learning Support, parents/carers and external agencies, you will help learners engage, achieve and progress successfully.

What will you do?

• Plan and deliver transition, induction and bridging activities
• Coordinate targeted summer transition programmes
• Liaise with schools, PRUs and partner organisations
• Attend reviews and progression planning meetings
• Identify learners at risk and implement interventions
• Monitor attendance, retention and progress
• Provide guidance to learners and parents/carers
• Work with safeguarding, wellbeing and curriculum teams

What are we looking for?

• Experience in education, youth support or FE
• Understanding of post-16 transition and learner support
• Experience supporting SEND learners
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Ability to analyse data and target support effectively

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye testsAccess to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan
• BHN Extras discount scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Friday 14th August 2026.