Academic Coach (Various Roles Available) in Baildon

Shape the future leaders of tomorrow by becoming an Academic Coach at Shipley College. Our team of Academic Coaches are energetic and innovative and are seen as positive role models by their students. They deliver essential world‑readiness learning through our Future Leaders and Advanced Skills programmes, covering a wide range of topics from how to become active in democracy to how to stay fit and healthy. They work together as a team to help our students prepare for adulthood or next steps; supporting them to become ready for work and excited to make a contribution to their community, while providing a safe space for young people to ask questions as they begin to explore their place in the world.

Job Details

• Hours: Various hours/sizes of post available, term time role (40 weeks a year).
• Salary: FTE £25,049 to £29,048 per annum – actual salary will be pro‑rata in accordance to your working hours.
• Closing Date: Thursday 21st May 2026, 9am (applications may be closed early if sufficient applications are received).
• Start Date: 18th August 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support students to develop the wider skills that employers need, while also working towards qualifications either in College, in the workplace or in the community.
• Facilitate the delivery of engaging personalised and group‑based learning activities.
• Adapt sessions to make them relevant to the needs of your specific students.
• Provide a structured one‑to‑one tutorial programme, utilising coaching and mentoring techniques to motivate learners to succeed and to achieve aspirational academic targets.
• Help students make and record their progress and skills’ development against their Individual Learning Plan.
• Utilise registers, ILPs and course tracking systems to support learner achievement, including the use of the College MIS system.
• Refer appropriate students to the Student Experience team for specialist support and guidance.
• Celebrate students’ positive behaviours and support those students that need more guidance to improve their conduct.
• Assist the organisation in delivering cross‑college activities, such as helping with GCSE exams or open evenings.
• Act as a positive role model for your students and a great ambassador for the College.
• Collaborate with your team to share feedback, ideas and best practice to continuously improve the service provided to students.

Essential Criteria

• Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent, evidenced at interview with original certificates.
• Level 3 Award in Education & Training or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it (funded by the college).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience of leading activities.

Highly Desirable Criteria

• Experience of using computerised systems effectively (Unit e, Advantage and Navigate).
• Experience of delivering engaging training, coaching or group learning.
• Working knowledge of using the VESPA model to support student success and achievement.
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities that young people experience in modern Britain.
• Ability to connect with and motivate young people (on site) or adults in community.
• Ability to contribute as part of a team and to take the lead on activities using your own initiative.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide a high level of customer service.
• A driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.