At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and guide students on their educational journey with tailored advice and pastoral care.
- Company: Join an award-winning college that values its support staff and fosters student development.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, a strong pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community committed to safeguarding and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your own skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30246 - 32006 £ per year.
We offer an excellent pension scheme, family‑friendly policies, opportunities for training and development and an employee discount scheme.
As an award‑winning college, we are looking for exceptional staff to join our team. We truly value our support staff who have a key role in supporting and developing our students.
As a Progress Coach, your duties will include providing comprehensive advisory and pastoral support to students and potential students. This will involve providing impartial guidance, delivering a comprehensive programme of group tutorials, pre‑course information and providing and/or arranging subsequent on‑programme non‑academic tutorial support for all students.
In addition, you will also be heavily involved in the safeguarding of students, liaising with external agencies, carrying out reviews, monitoring student progress, setting achievable, meaningful goals and maintaining records.
You should have an NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent, relevant guidance related experience and a good knowledge of further education and academic progression routes. Excellent presentation skills are essential, as are good IT skills and excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You should also possess (or be willing to achieve) Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy e.g. GCSE Maths and English.
Benefits:- A 25‑day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years of service)
- A well‑respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above average employer contribution)
- Free parking at all our college sites (first come first served basis)
- Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
- Superb opportunities for training and development
- Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Dedicated Staff Wellbeing events
Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the Prevent programme and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.
Leeds College of Building is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We value the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from individuals from an ethnic minority and the LGBTQIA+ community, as they are under‑represented at our college.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
