Progress Coach

Employer Guildford County School Location Guildford , Surrey Contract Type Permanent Hours Full  TimeSalaryLPT4 £ 26,721- £ 28,615 full-time Posted
24th September 2026

Expires5th October 2026 09:00 AMStart Date As Soon As Possible Job ID1575964

Progress Coach

Hours:

33.75 hours per week, term-time only.

Working day: 8.00am – 3.45pmGrade: LPT4 £ 26,721- £ 28,615 full-time (£21,739.80 - £23,280.73 pro rata)“OUTSTANDING in all areas” – Ofsted 2017 & 2023

We are recruiting Progress Coaches to start in September 2026, to join this highly successful school, with an opportunity to work in our new provision for autistic children, The Loft, which opened in September 2025.We are looking for an efficient, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to provide support for students, teachers and school in order to raise standards of achievement for all students.

This exciting new way of working means that every day is different; it is not traditional in class support. Our Progress Coach model enables students to receive excellent quality, bespoke provision.

You will develop a positive working relationship with your allocated students, enabling you to plan the best support for their academic and social progress. You will be approachable, calm, caring but firm.

Previous experience of working with teachers and supporting students is desirable although not essential. A high standard of literacy and numeracy is essential for this post, as is the enthusiasm to help raise the achievement of students. IT skills are essential.

Guildford County School is the most oversubscribed school in Surrey and enjoys an excellent reputation in the local community. Our students and staff are widely praised for their passion and  return Guildford County School can offer you:

- Use of Gym facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Childcare Vouchers
- Attractive pension
- Free onsite parking that is close to the thriving town centre of Guildford
- Supportive working environment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake and enhanced disclosure by the DBS.We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

For more information, please watch the short recruitment film on the Vacancies page of our website:
Join the Team.

To apply and for a detailed job description, please follow the link below to be redirected to our recruitment site, Sam People Recruit.

For further information please contact Sarah Mackenzie or Debbie Sasso Closing date: 9am, Monday 5th October 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

Guildford County School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.