Youth Coach

Youth Coach

Heath Farm College – Maidstone, ME16 0ER

Salary: £23,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.00pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only

Start:
July 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

As a Youth Coach at Heath Farm College, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting students’ behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement. Working closely with teaching staff, the wellbeing team, and pastoral leads, you will help young people regulate, re‑engage with learning, and develop positive behaviours.

Your work will include both in‑school and off‑site support, delivering tailored interventions and helping students access bespoke timetables, off‑site learning, and personal development opportunities. Lone working may be required.

• Support and monitor student behaviour, including managed returns to class
• Deliver 1:1 and small‑group wellbeing sessions, supporting emotional regulation and self‑management
• Implement agreed behaviour and wellbeing strategies across the school
• Act as a point of contact between school, families, and external professionals
• Support pupils following bespoke timetables, including off‑site provision
• Plan and write risk assessments, ensuring compliance with school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Provide on‑call support to staff when required
• Contribute to whole‑school behaviour initiatives, rewards systems, and student responsibilities
• Coach students in emotional regulation, self‑management, and positive choices
• Maintain accurate records of interventions and monitor their impact

• English and Maths, Grade C/4 or equivalent
• Experience in a career with transferable skills relevant to this role
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with complex behaviours
• Willingness to learn, reflect, and implement new strategies to support students
• A full UK driving licence

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.