Life Coach jobs in Normanton

Academic Coach

Hours: Various hours available, term time role (40 weeks a year), perment

Salary: FTE £25,049 to £29,048 per annum - (actual salary will be pro-rata in accordance to your working hours).

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 at 9am (We may close the application early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are advised.)

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks)

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 PSHE and Future Leaders 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; supporting them to become ready for work and excited to make a contribution to their community, whilst providing a safe space for young people to ask questions as they begin to explore their place in the world.

You need to complete an application form to apply for this post. Application forms can be obtained from https://www.shipley.ac.uk/discover-more/work-with-us/shipley-college-jobs-board/ You should refer to the job description when completing the application form.

How to Apply: Application forms can be obtained from www.shipley.ac.uk. Completed applications should be submitted to the email address at the top of the application form.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Holds a Level 2 (equivalent) Qualification in Maths and English Language
• Holds a Level 3 Award in Education & Training or equivalent, or is willing to work towards (we will fund this!)
• Is passionate about seeing young people do well - supporting them to become more than they believed possible
• Enjoys a job with variety - in which every day feels different
• Creates energy and excitement for learning

Benefits we offer include:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Access to a free gym on site
• Reduced cost train and bus travel
• Access to free onsite car parks
• CPD/Professional Development opportunities
• Shopping discounts
• Access to reduced cost catering facilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support our students to develop the wider skills that employers need, whilst also working towards qualifications either in College, in the workplace or in the community.
• To facilitate the delivery of engaging personalised and group-based learning activities.
• To 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.
• To 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.
• To celebrate your students’ positive behaviours and support those students that need more guidance to improve their conduct.
• To help the organisation deliver cross-college activities, such as helping with GCSE exams or open evenings.
• To be a positive role model for your students and a great ambassador for the College.
• To work with your team to share feedback, ideas and best practice to continuously improve on the service provided to students.

Employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks including DBS, references, online checks and right to work. Shipley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The College is actively committed to a policy of equality of opportunity for all through education and therefore encourages applications from all regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, race, religion and beliefs or sexual orientation.

Pay: £25,049.00-£29,048.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person