Progress Coach

The City of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College is a thriving, lively and successful Sixth Form College, committed to social inclusion.  The College is located in an award-winning, state of the art building at the heart of the University Quarter of Stoke on Trent, adjacent to Stoke Railway Station, providing excellent travel links.  In September 2017, the College achieved academy status as part of the Potteries Educational Trust.  The Trust is working collaboratively with educational institutions from across Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and beyond, seeking to improve outcomes for all children and young people in the region.  In October 2017, Ofsted Inspectors graded the College ‘Good’ with several excellent features and praised staff and students for creating a supportive learning community.  Inspectors were impressed with the relentless focus on continuing to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, leading to our learners making good or excellent progress.  The College’s mission is ‘A caring community, delivering excellence and inspiring futures.’

Progress Coach

4 x Permanent Full Time / Term Time, plus up to 10 days

1 x Temporary Maternity Cover Full time/ Term time, plus up to 10 days

Permanent

Salary: £22,761 - £24,932 per annum, pro rata, (Actual salary approximately £19,950 - £21,853)

Due to growth and expansion we have a number of exciting opportunities to join our team of Progress Coaches. Progress Coaches are required to support students in their transition to college and to provide on-going support through tutorial groups, smaller focused sessions and 1 to 1 meetings, enabling them to successfully complete their programme of study and achieve their maximum potential.   The post holder’s will check and monitor student attendance within their caseload, and help to design and deliver a tutorial programme.

In addition, post holders are expected to respond promptly where barriers to learning are identified by carrying out proactive intervention strategies referring learners to relevant support where required and monitoring their progress and altering actions to ensure success.  Recognise and respond promptly to the specific needs of Vulnerable Learners i.e. Looked After Children/Young Care Leavers (LAC/YCL) as well as any learner for whom there are Safeguarding concerns.  Experience of working with/supporting young people is desirable.

Please specify on your application if you would like to be considered for the permanent or temporary position.

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Closing date: Sunday 16th May 2021

For further details and an application form please visit the College’s website:  www.stokesfc.ac.uk, or email HR@stokesfc.ac.uk.  Alternatively,  telephone Personnel on (01782) 854210.

The college experiencing disruption with our email server over the weekend (Friday 7th May – Sunday 9th May). If you planned to submit your application during this time, please defer until Monday the 10th May at Mid-Day to ensure the safe receipt of your application.

The College is committed to Equal Opportunities. Applications are particularly welcome from members of the ethnic minorities who are currently under represented at the College.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You should note that an enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required prior to taking up an appointment with the College.