Interim Progress Coach

About Reaseheath

Reaseheath College and University Centre is a leading land-based and technical education provider, with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. Our mission is simple: to deliver industry focused, career ready education that transforms lives and supports the future of all our learners - from further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult courses.

Set in a stunning rural campus near Nantwich in Cheshire, we offer an inspiring place to work, with industry-leading facilities, strong employer partnerships and a clear focus on innovation, sustainability and real-world skills.

Working at Reaseheath means being part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven community. Our staff play a vital role in shaping futures, helping our learners develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their careers.

We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to grow. With opportunities for professional development, strong industry links and a collaborative culture, you can build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact.

Status:
Fixed Term, 37 hours per week

Closing Date:
Midnight, Thursday 3rd September 2026

Assessment Centre Date: 8th September 2026

As a Progress Coach, you will provide dedicated support to a caseload of students, to ensure they all make effective progress with their studies and develop the skills they need to be successful in their future lives. This is achieved through preparing and delivering high quality weekly group tutorial sessions as well as holding 1-1 tutorial conversations supporting students to break down barriers to learning.

You will also signpost students to access the right support from our specialist College services to enable them to overcome any barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

You will play a key role in helping the College to achieve outstanding levels of student retention and achievement by tracking and monitoring learner progress and attendance in conjunction with our new attendance impact officers.

• Conduct one-to-one meetings with individual students to provide individual support.
• Monitor student progress, retention, attendance and achievement rates.
• Work closely with other staff across the College, involved in the learner journey to ensure standardisation of the student experience.
• Provide additional academic coaching including study skills development as required
• Ensure all appropriate administration is completed in a timely manner in relation to each student

• Level 3 qualification.
• Recognised Teaching Qualification (or be willing to work towards one).
• Some experience of working directly with students/young people
• Some experience and/or knowledge of employability skills#
• Ability to develop effective relationships with students on a 1:1 and group basis.

• 47 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19.8%
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free on site gym membership
• Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets
• Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area
• Specialist equipment reflecting industry practice

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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