WELLSTUDENT Coach

Salford City College; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff wellbeing days

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Eccles Sixth Form College is seeking a dedicated WellStudent Coach to support students’ wellbeing, resilience and personal development. You will help learners overcome barriers, engage them in enrichment activities and work closely with staff, parents and external professionals.

The role is permanent, 36 hours per week, based at Eccles Sixth Form College, with safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to creating an inclusive, student-centred environment where every learner can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral support and student wellbeing.
• Ability to engage with at-risk learners and coordinate with families.
• Commitment to safe, inclusive education and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ wellbeing, resilience and personal development.
• Help learners overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
• Support at-risk students, engage in enrichment activities, liaise with parents and external professionals.

Skills

Pastoral care

Student wellbeing

At-risk student support

Job description

WELLSTUDENT Coach

Reference: 000226 | 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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• 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.