Overview
Salary: £26,867 pa - £29,880 pa. The term-time-only salary for this role is £26,668.95 pa - £27,604.81 pa. Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week). Contract: Permanent. Location: Halesowen College, West Midlands. Halesowen College is seeking an enthusiastic, supportive and highly motivated individual to become a Progress Coach within the Health and Social Care department. This is a rewarding role at the heart of the student experience, where you will take ownership of tutor groups and play a key role in shaping their journey through college.
As a Progress Coach, you will lead and deliver a structured tutorial programme within your designated area, working closely with Health and Social Care Managers to design engaging and meaningful sessions. You will be responsible for a caseload of students, delivering pastoral themed tutorials, supporting them both in group tutorials and through one-to-one mentoring. A central part of the role is taking full responsibility for tracking and monitoring student progress, including attendance, academic performance, behaviour and engagement, and intervening early to provide the support students need to succeed. You will build strong relationships with your students, helping them overcome barriers, maintain high standards, and achieve their full potential. Beyond the classroom, you will guide students in preparing for their next steps, supporting them with enrichment activities, work experience opportunities, university applications, and developing the skills they need for life beyond college. This role would be particularly well suited to a graduate looking to gain meaningful experience in education, pastoral support, or student development, while making a genuine difference to young people\'s lives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver a structured tutorial programme within the Health and Social Care department.
- Manage a caseload of students; deliver pastoral-themed tutorials; provide group and one-to-one mentoring.
- Track and monitor student progress, including attendance, academic performance, behaviour and engagement; intervene early to provide support.
- Build relationships with students to help them overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
- Guide students in preparing for next steps, including enrichment activities, work experience opportunities, and university applications.
Qualifications & Experience
- Graduate qualifications preferred; suitable for graduates seeking experience in education, pastoral support, or student development.
- Experience with pastoral support or tutoring is desirable, though not explicitly stated in original text.
Benefits
- Competitive salary structures
- Teachers\' Pension Scheme (for teaching staff)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (for support staff)
- Business mileage and cycle travel payments
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Additional college closure days over the Christmas and New Year period
- Commitment to wellbeing, balance and sustainable workloads
- 2 Wellbeing days each year
- Flexible working opportunities where operationally possible
- Comprehensive staff development and training programme
- Opportunities to gain teaching qualifications while working
- Support for professional recognition (e.g. QTLS)
- Clear pathways for progression and internal promotion
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, counselling and wellbeing support, and legal and financial advice
- Wellbeing activities and onsite wellbeing checks
- Onsite parking
- Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
- Eye care and VDU user support
- Staff digital schemes to support home and work technology
- Discounts on treatments in college training salons
- A welcoming, inclusive and diverse workplace
- Commitment to equality, safeguarding and staff wellbeing
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teams
- A strong sense of community and shared purpose
Safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and will undertake Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks for all successful candidates. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received before the closing date.
