Part-time Leader

Salary: £16,534.50 - £18,062.50 (FTE £36,072 - £39,405)

Contract: 1 Part-time (0.5) Permanent position available

Please note this is a 40 week term time only role.

The City of Liverpool College is the largest further education college in the Liverpool City Region. With more than 600 members of staff, hundreds of courses, five campuses and over 10,000 students, we are at the forefront of education in our region.

Final date to receive applications: 25 February 2026

Department: Student Progress

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: £16,535 - £18,063 / year

Job title: Progress Leader

We proudly scored GOOD in our 2024 OFSTED inspection, with several areas graded outstanding. Ofsted described our student experience as “transformative and life‑enhancing”.

We’re committed to supporting every student to achieve and progress with the skills and expertise they need for their next step. We couldn’t do this without the people who make this happen every day – our brilliant staff.

• Ensuring students are making progress and achieve their targets and personal goals.
• Enabling progression to higher levels of study or employment/apprenticeships.
• To be the Advocate for the student.
• Ensure the pastoral support is in place for students.

• To contribute fully to the Strategic Plan of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of college life.
• To work collaboratively with curriculum to plan and implement the delivery of the transition into college for all learners.
• To plan and implement the delivery of the Preparation for Learning (student induction programme) in partnership with the curriculum teams and ensure that induction provides each student with all the necessary course information and an awareness of where and how to access support in order to be successful on their course.
• To ensure that students are enrolled on the correct programme of study through the implementation of a progress reviews and, if appropriate, facilitate transfer to a new programme.
• To plan and prepare high quality Personal Development group sessions using a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students.
• To establish and maintain electronic progress plans for all designated students (Progress Personal Development Plans and Progress Boards).
• Meeting students for 1:1 Progress Reviews to monitor progress and performance to support students to ensure they achieve or exceed their personal and academic targets.
• To work with cross‑college teams and curriculum to support students career ambitions and encourage work/industry placement alongside the Careers not Courses agenda.
• To identify and make sure that appropriate interventions are put in place to monitor students who are at “risk” in partnership with the curriculum and wider college teams.
• Advocate for all learners and liaise/refer to internal and external support teams where necessary.
• To facilitate the gathering of student voice and feedback to staff and students.
• Develop an effective and supportive partnership with parents or guardians and other agencies by regular and appropriate contact with home through events such as Parent Welcome Events, Parent’s Evenings and through the preparation of progress reviews in relation to attendance, achievement, conduct and progression.
• To attend meetings and events as required and contribute to the development of PDP (Preparation, Develop and Progress my Learning) tools and resources.
• Share ideas, resources, and good practice regarding personal development group sessions across the progress team and through the VLE and online platforms.
• Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident, and valued and accept responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes, ensuring that all students comply with College’s policies and procedures.
• To ensure accurate capture of destination data.
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