Attendance, Progress and Achievement Coach (Maternity Cover

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level.

We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

‘ Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’ .

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

We are seeking a motivated and supportive Attendance, Progress and Achievement Coach to play a key role in improving learner attendance, engagement and success.

You will work closely with learners, curriculum teams and support services to remove barriers to learning, track progress, and ensure every learner has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about student success, coaching, and making a meaningful impact in education.

You will play a key part in:

• Supporting and establishing solutions for learners who find it challenging to sustain regular engagement in learning.
• Ensuring all learners make expected levels of progress across all aspects of their learning programme.
• Effectively contribute to the monitoring and tracking of learner progress.
• Identifying at-risk learners and implement timely interventions
• Maintaining regular contact with learners, parents/carers and teaching staff
• Acting as a key point of contact for attendance, behaviour and engagement concerns
• Supporting work experience and industry placements
• Supporting learners to overcome barriers to engagement and achievement

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Experience directly working with post-16 learners
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate, coach and support individuals
• Teaching qualification (e.g. Certificate in Education)
• Counselling qualification

This is a fixed term position up to 30 June 2027 to cover a period of maternity

• Automatic entry into the Local Government pension Scheme.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant.
• A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.

To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.

Minimum Level 2 Maths and English qualification essential

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential

A nationally recognised diploma in Counselling following a minimum two years training desirable

Recent and relevant industry experience in sector essential

Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential

Dedicated essential

Work collaboratively and for the good of all essential

Direct experience of working with post 16 students and with students essential

Hallwood Road
Workington
Cumbria
Cumbria
CA14 4JN

Lakes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Lakes College is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.