Coach - Student Support

About The Role

Leeds Sixth Form College are looking for a Coach - Student Support to provide personalised support, guidance and interventions to help learners achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Working closely with curriculum teams, students, families and external partners, you will play a key role in monitoring progress, removing barriers to learning and ensuring learners receive the appropriate academic, pastoral and wellbeing support throughout their journey.

• Monitor and track learner progress, achievement and attendance, using assessment data and systems such as Pro Monitor to identify support needs and implement timely interventions.
• Provide personalised coaching, mentoring and guidance to learners, including those with additional learning needs, EHCPs and care experience, supporting them to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.
• Develop and review individual learning plans, set SMART targets, and work collaboratively with students, curriculum teams and support services to promote progression and success.
• Act as a key contact for learners requiring additional support, attending relevant meetings (including EHCP reviews and PEP meetings) and liaising with families, carers, social workers and external agencies where appropriate.
• Support access to learning and financial support services, including ALS funding, Advanced Learner Loan applications and Learner Support Fund assessments, while contributing to wider student engagement and retention initiatives.

• English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 (with a commitment to achieve Level 3 within two years if not already held), alongside a relevant supporting teaching and learning, teaching assistant, mentoring or coaching qualification, or a willingness to achieve this within one year of appointment.
• Experience supporting diverse vocational learners, with knowledge of approaches that improve engagement, retention, achievement and progression.
• Experience using blended learning and digital technologies to enhance learning and student outcomes.
• Strong organisational, communication, coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to support, motivate and inspire learners.
• Ability to monitor progress, identify barriers to learning and work collaboratively to improve learner outcomes.

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual Leave:
  Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays;
  Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
  Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD Opportunities:
  Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days, and qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management Courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives:
  Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting:
  Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:
  Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

By joining Leeds Sixth Form College you join a community dedicated to improving the lives of young people through education. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation with your dynamic teaching or supporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day. Choosing to work for Leeds Sixth Form College means that you will be part of a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing.

We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Leeds Sixth Form College.

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks…