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Graduate Academic Learning Coach - Sixth Form College

Birmingham | Full-Time | Term Time Only

August 2026 Start - £495-£530 per week

Are you a recent graduate passionate about education and supporting young people to achieve their full potential? Are you looking to gain valuable experience in a college environment while making a real difference to students’ academic success and personal development?

Located in Birmingham, this Outstanding college is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Academic Learning Coach to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates looking to develop their skills within education, pastoral support, and academic mentoring and become part leading UK wide graduate careers programme.

What’s on offer?

• Full-time role, Monday–Friday
• August start for the 2026/27 academic year
• Competitive weekly pay: £495–£530
• Term-time only position
• Interviews taking place throughout June & July
• Fantastic experience for aspiring teachers, counsellors, psychologists, or pastoral professionals
• The opportunity to be a part of a leading UK wide graduate careers programme

The Role

As a Graduate Academic Learning Coach, you will play a key role in supporting students across Level 2 and Level 3 study programmes. Working closely with the Student Services and Learning Resources teams, you will provide classroom cover supervision, deliver targeted academic support, and help create a positive and productive learning environment across the college.

You will also support the smooth running of the Learning Resource Centre, Open Learning Centre, and wider study spaces, ensuring students have access to the guidance and resources they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver cover supervision across a range of curriculum areas and tutorial sessions, ensuring a calm, respectful, and purposeful learning environment
• Provide 1:1 and small group academic support to students, including revision guidance, assignment support, research assistance, and exam preparation
• Support the day-to-day operation of the Learning Resource Centre and study spaces across the college
• Encourage positive student behaviour and independent learning within open study environments
• Advise students on the use of physical and digital learning resources available across academic and vocational courses
• Support the exams team with examination invigilation during key assessment periods
• Accompany students on educational trips and visits, ensuring safety and positive behaviour at all times
• Contribute to the wider college enrichment programme and student experience

We Are Looking For

• A recent graduate boasting a 2:1 or above degree along with strong A-level outcomes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have high expectations of teaching and learning.
• Ability to relate well to students and adults.
• Graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling, social work, or youth services are especially encouraged to apply

Why Apply?

• Gain invaluable experience within a college setting
• Work as part of a supportive and collaborative Student Services team
• Develop skills in mentoring, classroom management, and academic support
• Make a genuine impact on students’ educational journeys and wellbeing
• Excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers and education professionals

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping students thrive academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply’ now and send your CV to Eamon at Shape A Life. It could be the most important thing you do today!

Shape A Life is committed to the welfare of children and employs a rigorous safeguarding approach to recruitment. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check, right-to-work checks and a minimum of two suitable references.

Pay: £495.00-£530.00 per week

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Work Location: In person