Progress Coach

Luton Sixth Form College was established in 1966 as the first sixth form college in the Country. Since then, our deep commitment to our young people and our focus on improving outcomes, has ensured that the student experience is rooted in quality and educational excellence. Our impressive track record speaks for itself and our long-serving staff are hardworking, dedicated, feel valued and consider the College to be an amazing place to work.

Progress Coach (Full/Part Time, Term Time only for 37 weeks per year)

Hours of work to be agreed. To work around students' needs for between 15 and 37 hours per week depending on availability, for 37 weeks per year, term-time only. Some evening work may occasionally be required. The college is open to students between 8.30am and 5.00pm. Flexible hours are available by agreement.

You will proactively support students to achieve the best that they can in their academic / vocational studies and to manage issues related to their personal development, behaviour or welfare that might be barriers to their progress or achievement. This will include:

• Supporting students in achieving their full academic potential via one to one target setting, action planning and close monitoring.


• Preparing students for their next steps whether that be progression within Further Education, to apprenticeship or applications for university or employment.


• Meeting with allocated groups of students in weekly timetabled sessions and deliver a comprehensive tutorial programme, which includes a focus on developing study skills such as time management, resilience and revision strategies.


We are looking for candidates who ideally are/have:


• Educated to at least level 3 (A level or equivalent). A qualification at level 4 or above would be desirable


• Maths and English qualifications to at least GCSE A-C / 9-4 (or equivalent)


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Demonstrable record of working successfully with coaching/mentoring people


• IT level 2 qualification or a demonstrable record of IT literacy


Sixth Form Colleges' Support Staff Pay Spine Point 20 £22,949 (£11.93 per hour) rising to point 23

£24,010 (£12.48 per hour) with annual increments based on service and performance related

criteria. This is the Full Time, Full Year annual salary. This will be pro rated according to hours

worked per week and weeks worked per year)

For example:

15 hours per week - annual pro rated salary £7,586 rising to £7,937

25 hours per week - annual pro rated salary £12,642 rising to £13,227

37 hours per week - annual pro rated salary £18,712 rising to £19,577

Start Date: ASAP

Closing date for all completed application forms: Wednesday 25th September 2024 at 8.00am

Please note that the College requires candidates wishing to be considered for employment to complete an application form via the My New Term website. The College is unable to accept any standalone CVs submitted. Any CVs that are submitted with a completed application form will be seen as secondary information. As such, shortlisting will be on the basis of the information provided in the application form.

Luton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles in the College have contact with children and as such anyone that is employed by the College is considered to be engaged in regulated activities. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Offers of employment are subject to evidence of the relevant qualifications, the right to work in the UK, references and DBS clearance that are deemed satisfactory to the College.

To find out more about working at Luton Sixth Form College please visit

Luton Sixth Form College Jobs (lsfcjobs.co.uk)

www.lutonsfc.ac.uk


• Educated to at least level 3 (A level or equivalent). A qualification at level 4 or above would be desirable


• Maths and English qualifications to at least GCSE A-C / 9-4 (or equivalent)


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Demonstrable record of working successfully with coaching/mentoring people


• IT level 2 qualification or a demonstrable record of IT literacy


Sixth Form Colleges' Support Staff Pay, Spine Point 20 £22,949 (£11.93 per hour) rising to point 23

Luton Sixth Form College was established in 1966 as the first sixth form college in the Country. Since then, our deep commitment to our young people and our focus on improving outcomes, has ensured that the student experience is rooted in quality and educational excellence. Our impressive track record speaks for itself and our long-serving staff are hardworking, dedicated, feel valued and consider the College to be an amazing place to work.

£24,010 (£12.48 per hour) with annual increments based on service and performance related, criteria. This is the Full Time, Full Year annual salary. This will be pro rated according to hours

worked per week and weeks worked per year)

For example:

15 hours per week - annual pro rated salary £7,586 rising to £7,937

25 hours per week - annual pro rated salary £12,642 rising to £13,227

37 hours per week - annual pro rated salary £18,712 rising to £19,577

Start Date: ASAP