Vocational Progress Coach

Education Training Collective; Redcar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

LGPS with 15.7% Employer Contribution

Career development opportunities

Health and Wellbeing programme

Wellbeing Days

Bike2Work Scheme

Job summary

Education Training Collective—Redcar College is seeking a Vocational Progress Coach to plan and deliver group tutorials within the Construction, Engineering & Service Industries team. You will provide one-to-one support, monitor learner progress, and maintain records to ensure tailored intervention for each learner.

The ideal candidate will have strong maths and English proficiency, a proactive teamwork mindset and be willing to develop within a supportive, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an educational setting is beneficial.
• Maths and English at high level to support learners across programmes.
• Opportunity to develop within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver group tutorial sessions across the department.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help learners meet targets.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records per college procedures.
• Ensure effective support strategies are in place for each learner.

Skills

Group tutorials

One-to-one support

Progress monitoring

Interpersonal skills

Motivate learners

Education

Level 3 qualification in subject area

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Vocational Progress Coach Job reference REQ0001725 Date posted 09/09/2026 Application closing date 23/09/2026 Location Redcar & Cleveland College Redcar, TS10 1EZ Salary E8-E10£24,798.36 - £26,266.32 (pro rata £21,329.99- £22,592.63) Package Permanent, Term Time Only 39 weeks Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Support Attachments REQ0001725 Vocational Progress Coach JD PS.pdf Employee Benefits Brochure.pdf Job description

Who we are?

Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We are proud to deliver the highest standards of education, offering a full range of vocational courses, higher education, apprenticeships and commercial training for young people, adults, and local employers. As a valued part of our community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to realise their full potential.

We are part Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond’. Join us in shaping the future- we are looking for individuals who are ready to inspire, achieve and share our commitment to delivering outstanding education.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Progress Coach to join our Construction. Engineering & Service Industries team reporting to our Curriculum Manager. This department delivers high-quality education and training to prepare the next generation of skilled professionals for the modern workplace. The department is home to a hard-working, friendly, and supportive team of lecturers, technicians, and support staff who are passionate about inspiring learners and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

As a Progress Coach with Redcar and Cleveland College you will be responsible for planning and delivering group tutorial sessions across the department, as well as provide one-to-one and small group support to help learners meet their individual targets. You will monitor progress closely, maintaining accurate records in line with college procedures, and ensure that effective support strategies are in place to meet the needs of each learner.

The ideal candidate will be approachable, organised, and a proactive team player with a genuine passion for helping learners succeed. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential.

Previous experience of working within an educational setting will be beneficial, with specific training provided for the delivery of group tutorials. High levels of maths & English is essential to support learners across all programmes, with a Level 3 qualification within a subject area being advantageous. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.7% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk

Schedule

• Working days are Monday – Friday, 8.30-5pm, with flexible lunch breaks
• This position is Term Time Only + 2 weeks, a total of 39 weeks per year

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Wednesday 23 rd September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email [e-mail] or phone [phone] Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/