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Job Description

Vacancy details

Salary:£29,308 FTE, £25,700 Actua

Reference Noal .SR1

Location:1894 Palmer's C

Hours:Campus 37 hrs / week | 39weeks

Contract: / year Permanent

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Job Details

The Progress Coach plays a vital role in supporting students' personal, academic, and career development at USP College. Working closely with teaching staff, support services, and external partners, the Progress Coach provides tailored one-to-one and group sessions to help students set clear goals, overcome barriers to learning, and stay on track with their study programme. They act as a key point of contact for students, offering guidance on attendance, progression opportunities, wellbeing, and employability skills.

In addition to monitoring academic progress, the Progress Coach contributes to the delivery of pastoral care, enrichment activities, and life skills briefings designed to equip students with the knowledge and confidence needed for adult life. These briefings cover a range of relevant topics, including personal finance, digital safety, wellbeing, and employability. By developing strong, supportive relationships and promoting high expectations, Progress Coaches play a crucial role in ensuring students achieve their potential and successfully progress to higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.

Duties and responsibilities

Monitor student progress and achievement through the progress review cycle, ensuring timely and effective support.Support learners in reflecting on their development, setting personalised, meaningful targets using ProMonitor.Manage the student disciplinary process in accordance with college policies and procedures.Work closely with the Well-being Team to monitor attendance and progress, contributing to intervention strategies where needed.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of opportunities, activities, and external services available to support students' personal and academic growth.Support the planning and delivery of careers information, advice, and guidance for individuals and groups, actively promoting the college's Work Experience programme.Commit to being energetic, adaptable, and dedicated to promoting student success, progression, and personal development.Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to help students build confidence, develop skills, and overcome challenges.Organise and deliver engaging life skills briefings to learner groups, covering topics that support personal and professional development.Inform students about work experience opportunities, linking their career aspirations to the skills and knowledge gained through their programme and extracurricular activities.Liaise with relevant staff to support students identified as at risk, ensuring timely, appropriate interventions.Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers, maintaining regular, constructive communication about student progress.Play an active role in the learner induction process, supporting students through the initial assessment and settling-in period.Support and attend all college events such as open evenings, welcome days and taster sessions to promote the college to perspective students.

Job Requirements:

Essential:

English and Maths GCSE and level 3 qualification as a minimumExcellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.Proficiency with ICT systems and reporting tools.Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Knowledge of education regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofsted, awarding bodies).Experience in further education or similar education or youth group settingKnowledge of SafeguardingRelevant qualification in teaching or trainingDegree educated in a relevant field

The right candidate will have:

Passion for working with young peopleExcellent punctuality and reliabilityDesire to grow and develop own skillStrong organisational skillsHigh standards of communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamA positive, resilient outlook

Why choose us?

Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

What we offer:

A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learnExcellent pension provisionAnnual Staff AwardsCPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coachingFree onsite parkingStaff appreciation daysEye care vouchersOnsite Starbucks & RestaurantWell-being days & activitiesElectric Vehicle Scheme*Discounted gym membershipHybrid Working availableFully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locationsFree Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance

* subject to terms & conditions

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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