WELLSTUDENT Coach

Salford City College Group; Eccles; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing days

LGPS pension enrollment

Job summary

Eccles Sixth Form College is seeking a WellStudent Coach to support students' wellbeing, resilience and personal development within a pastoral team. You will help learners overcome challenges and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment where every student can thrive and belong.

The role focuses on supporting at-risk students, enabling participation in enrichment activities, removing barriers to learning and coordinating with families and external professionals to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Join a passionate pastoral team focused on student wellbeing.
• Support students' wellbeing, resilience and personal development.
• Engage with at risk students and liaise with parents/carers and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support at-risk students and engage them in enrichment activities.
• Remove barriers to learning and contribute to a positive, student-centred environment.
• Liaise with parents/carers and external professionals as part of safeguarding and wellbeing.

Job description

Closing Date: 15/11/2026 | Interview Date: 19/11/2026 & 20/11/2026

Salary: £24,770 - £27,231 - Pro Rata Actual Salary £21,954 - £24,136 - (Incremental progression throughout the band is available)

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 36 | Location: Eccles Sixth Form College

About The Role

Join a passionate pastoral team at Eccles Sixth Form College and make a real difference to young people's lives. As a #WellStudent Coach, you will support students' wellbeing, resilience and personal development, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is approachable, compassionate and committed to creating a positive, student-centred environment where every learner can thrive and belong.

Central to the role is supporting at risk student, engaging them in enrichment activities, removing barriers to learning, working within a team & liaising with parents/carers & external professionals.

Reason To Join Us

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College's Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 93% of staff are proud to work at the College.

Safer Recruitment And Safeguarding Requirements

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility, and all staff are expected to understand their role in identifying and responding to concerns.
• This role involves regular contact with children and/or young people and may include regulated activity as defined by current safeguarding legislation.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS and further safeguarding checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.
• It is an offence to apply if you have been barred from regulated activity with children.
• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification.
• We reserve the right to conduct online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
• References will be sought at shortlisting stage.

The College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with military experience whose unique skills and perspectives are highly valued.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.