Youth Employability & Progression Coach

The London School of English; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Progression Coach to support young people in achieving their career goals. This role involves providing one-on-one coaching, delivering employability skills sessions, and fostering a supportive environment for learners to thrive. Candidates should have strong communication and mentoring skills, alongside experience in guiding young individuals towards further education or employment. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Access to educational resources

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people to achieve progression into work or further learning.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners facing barriers.
• Confident in using IT systems for tracking learner progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group coaching to young learners.
• Help learners identify personal and educational goals.
• Deliver employability sessions including job search and CV writing.
• Celebrate learner success and support next steps.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

IT skills

Education

Qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)

Coaching or Mentoring Qualification (Level 3 or 4)

Job description

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Progression Coach to support young people in achieving their career goals. This role involves providing one-on-one coaching, delivering employability skills sessions, and fostering a supportive environment for learners to thrive. Candidates should have strong communication and mentoring skills, alongside experience in guiding young individuals towards further education or employment. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.