Shared Parental Leave Cover Fixed term until 31st March hours per week, term time + 10 days (pro rata) £33,232 - £35,395 FTE (£30,292 actual starting salary) Required ASAP If you have you experience working with young people (16+) in an educational, youth work or club/voluntary setting and are interested in a career in Education, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Progress Coach Team. We are seeking a motivated and reliable team-player to join our highly successful, established team of Progress Coaches. Responsible for a number of tutor groups and offering 1:1 guidance, you will be monitoring the academic progress and supporting the onward progression and broader College experience of an assigned group of KS5 students, helping them to achieve to their maximum potential. Prior knowledge and experience of working with young people aged 16-18 is preferable, as are excellent interpersonal skills. This role is to cover Shared Parental Leave, which will come to an end on 31st March 2027. To be successful, you will have excellent communication and administrative skills and a proactive working style, and will be adaptable, flexible, and enthusiastic. Like us, you will be passionate about the power of education, determined to set the highest standards in everything you do – and ready to learn and grow every day. In return, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits including pension, free wi-fi, a cycle to work scheme and fantastic working facilities including free onsite parking and a fitness suite. You can also expect plenty of scope for professional development – enabling you to take your career anywhere further. Long Road is a thriving, successful post-16 Sixth Form College with 2,600 students on roll across a variety of studies. Conveniently located close to the M11 and A14, within easy reach of several areas of outstanding natural beauty and the Norfolk and Suffolk coast, the college is set next to the Biomedical Campus in its own attractive grounds in the beautiful and expanding city of Cambridge. Long Road was judged by OFSTED to be Good or Outstanding in all five categories at its most recent inspection in February 2025. For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page. Closing date: 9:00am on Monday, 12th October 2026. Interview date: Wednesday, 21st October 2026.
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Progress Coach in Newton employer: Long Road Sixth Form College
Long Road Sixth Form College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. Located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, employees benefit from a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, alongside flexible working arrangements that cater to individual needs. With a commitment to inspiring students and a strong focus on professional development, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners.
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Long Road Sixth Form College Recruitment Team
