Academic Coach - FTE

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Academic Coach to join our exceptional Science and Digital department.

Our Academic Coaches identify and support all students in achieving their expected target grade.

The role is also responsible for providing intervention support to the students that have gaps in literacy, numeracy and academic skills to remove the barriers to learning. The role involves managing and supporting the academic success of individual students by providing personal support following referral from curriculum teams.

Please note that this is a Part Time role working 15 hours per week.

• Provide SMART targets to support the student achievement
• Referral to other support services as appropriate
• Contributing to student progression and career plans
• Co-ordinate support and intervention strategies and packages, both internal and external, for groups of students.
• Manage and co-ordinate the supervision of student who are not working to a normal timetable.
• Monitor and evaluate student’s responses and progress against action plans through observation and planned recording and to provide objective and accurate feedback and reports as required.
• Undertake administrative tasks, manage, and maintain record systems and processes, including the use of EBS.
• Provide initial classroom supervision in the short term/ unplanned absence of a qualified teacher.

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

• GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)
• GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in English or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)
• Are willing to achieve a Level 3 Certificate in Personal Tutoring within an agreed time frame

• Successful experience of working with young people on a 1:1 and group basis to achieve their career goals (in education, youth work or a community setting)
• Proven experience of working with parents/carers of young people
• Ability to work well with and relate to pupils and other professionals
• Knowledge of how to use relevant equipment/resources including ICT packages

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and…