Responsibilities

Do you want to join a forward–thinking Further Education College on its mission to take learners beyond ambition?

We are seeking  a Progress Coach to support our 16–19-year-old students on their learning journey. This role would be a great opportunity for recent graduates or those with a range of diverse life experiences who can be an advocate for students as they make progress on their Study Programme.

The key requirements of the role are:

• To provide pastoral support to 16-18 Study Programme students in all aspects of their learning journey; in their attendance, personal goal setting and development, achievement and progression.
• To deliver tutorial content to 16–18-year-old Study Programme students, and contribute to the development of the tutorial programme
•  To liaise with Curriculum and Support staff to advocate for students so they get the right support at the right time, to keep them on track
• Be able to work well as part of a team and collaborate with others. 
• Be a good listener, facilitator of learning, motivator, advocate and role model 

As this is a student-facing role, the successful candidates will be able to demonstrate good communication skills, show empathy, be an active listener, value diversity, a motivator of others and be able to role model professionalism. A basic level of digital literacy is essential to access and use our college systems. You will work collaboratively with groups of students, curriculum and business support teams, parents/carers and on a 1-1 basis with students to ensure they achieve and progress to their next steps.

As a learning organisation we are great at supporting and training our staff to achieve their full potential. As a pastoral professional you will be able to access a wide range of personal development opportunities that will enable you to excel in the role. For example, L2 or L3 Advice & Guidance, L3 Award in Education and Training, L2 Mental Health training. Whether this may be your first role after graduating or you join us after a varied career, we very much welcome your application.

We can offer flexible working arrangements, for example full-time, substantial part-time, term-time only, school-friendly hours. Due to the student-facing aspect of this role it is campus-based, at one of our two campuses.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role. All applicants will need to complete an application form via our College Website.

For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

Closing date for applications is the 21st May 2024. Interviews will be held on 31st May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Person Specification

Essential:

Formal Qualification

• Level 3 qualification in relevant area or Degree level qualification in a relevant subject area or equivalent in industry experience.
•  Maths and English qualification to Level 2 or higher.
•  A degree or equivalent level 4 qualification

Knowledge

• An understanding of, and demonstrable commitment to, Safeguarding Children and Young People and Vulnerable Adults
•  Awareness of the need to protect confidential information
•  Knowledge of administrative systems
•  Knowledge of post-16 education and qualifications

Experience

• Experience of working successfully as a member of a team
•  Experience of working in a customer facing environment
•  Experience working in an educational environment
•  Experience of working with young people

Skills

• Effective communication skills
•  Good organisational and time management skills
•  The ability to take responsibility for several jobs simultaneously, and see them through to completion
•  Ability to promote and deliver outstanding customer service.
•  The ability to use own initiative in the solution of problems

Desirable:

Other Specific Qualities:

• Ability to demonstrate values and behaviours suitable to work with children and young people.
•  Ability to work well as part of a team and collaborate with others.
•  A good listener, facilitator of learning, motivator, advocate and role model
•  Demonstrable commitment to Equality & Diversity, Child Protection, Safeguarding and Prevent showing a desire to challenge inequality & promote diversity and adhere to College Policies and Procedures.ve the College
•  Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
•  Ability and willingness to drive the College minibus