Learner Progress and Attendance Coach in Paignton

Salary: £22,142.95 to £23,275.68 per annum (pro rata of £25,100.00 to £26,384.00), plus excellent benefits.

Contract Type: Fractional, permanent. 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time only).

Location: Paignton, Devon.

At South Devon College, we believe every learner deserves the opportunity to thrive, achieve their potential and develop the skills and confidence needed for future success. We are seeking a passionate and proactive Learner Progress and Attendance Coach to join our dedicated Wellbeing, Participation and Development team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with learners, tutors, parents and specialist support services to remove barriers to learning, improve attendance and engagement, promote positive wellbeing, and provide the personalised support learners need to succeed.

If you are committed to making a meaningful difference to young people's lives, have excellent interpersonal skills, and are motivated by helping others overcome challenges and achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.

We're looking for a learner-focused individual with:

• A Level 3 qualification.
• Level 2 English and Maths.
• Ideally a coaching qualification (or willingness to achieve one).

You will have experience supporting young people, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively with learners, tutors and colleagues. You'll be adaptable, able to manage competing priorities, work independently and as part of a team, and maintain accurate records. Most importantly, you'll be committed to raising aspirations, promoting learner wellbeing, and upholding the College's values of equality, safeguarding and child protection.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata of fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days.
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday).
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served.
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days.
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%.
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests.
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes.
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme).
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears).
• Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to Blue Light Card membership.
• Discounted travel schemes.

Closing Date: Midnight, Tuesday 25 August 2026.

Interview Date: TBC.

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Working at South Devon College, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.