Youth Coach

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Job Title:
Youth Coach
Location:
Medway Green School, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3TS

Salary: £23,000.00 per annum ( not pro rata )
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Contract:
Permanent Term Time Only
Start:
March 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4

DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4

DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

About the Role

As a Youth Coach at Medway Green School, 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 as part of this role.

What You'll Do

• 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

About You

We're looking for a compassionate, resilient, and proactive professional who thrives on making a difference to young people with additional needs.

You will have:

• Maths and English GCSE (C/4 or above)
• 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

Desirable:

• Experience in a SEND or SEMH setting
• Experience working with young people in off-site learning or bespoke timetables

At Medway Green School, every day brings new challenges, achievements, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. If you're ready to inspire, support, and guide young people to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Medway Green School is a specialist school in Wouldham, Kent, supporting students with SEMH needs and autism whose mainstream placements have broken down. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment with small classes and personalised support tailored to each pupil's needs. Our creative curriculum combines academic, vocational, and wellbeing-focused learning, helping students build confidence, independence, resilience, and social skills.

Pupils benefit from a therapeutic approach that supports emotional and personal development alongside education. Working closely with families, we foster strong relationships and a sense of community. Medway Green empowers every student to thrive, achieve their potential, and prepare for life beyond school.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

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