Skills Development Coach

Skills Development Coach

Health & Social Care

Location: Sunderland
Salary: £25,949 per annum pro rata
Post Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Monday 28 September 2026
Reference: 0706-26

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students. The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills.

Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas
- Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

If you're making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.

In addition, for roles in high-need subjects or regions you may also benefit from the government’s targeted retention incentive (formerly 'levelling-up premium') payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in their first five years and teaching certain shortage subjects.

Please note eligibility for both TTF and the Targeted Retention Incentive varies by role, subject area and provider, they do not apply to every vacancy.

Find out more about both initiatives through the links below.

• Taking Teaching Further
  - Taking Teaching Further
• Targeted Retention Incentive
  - Targeted Retention Incentive

We're looking for someone passionate, empathetic, and inspiring- someone who can ignite creativity and confidence in others. As a Skills Development Coach you'll be more than a mentor; you'll be a catalyst for growth, helping individuals discover their voice and reach their potential.

You’ll bring exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, an understanding of diverse learning needs, and the ability to adapt and motivate. Patience, resilience, and a commitment to inclusivity are key. We value collaboration, innovation, and integrity - we want someone who lives these values in everything they do.

As a skills development coach you'll play a key role in shaping a meaningful programme that supports personal growth and employability, making this a fantastic chance to make a real difference in people's lives. You will support and facilitate student's industry placements and work experience opportunities, collaborating with employers and industry professionals, to ensure that our young people are employer ready at the end of their studies.

This is a forward-thinking role where you'll work with a range of digital tools, to support learning experiences. Whether you're early in your coaching journey or looking to broaden your impact, this position offers a rewarding path for both personal and…