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Progress Coach

Help young people overcome barriers, build confidence and achieve their personal best.

CONTRACT
Term time only

HOURS
36.25 hours per week

SALARY
Starting at Scale Point 19: £36,564, with annual progression to Scale Point 23: £41,019 (pro rata)

START DATE
As soon as possible

Make a real difference to students’ lives

We are looking for a motivated and approachable Progress Coach to join our dedicated pastoral team. You will support a cohort of students throughout their sixth-form journey, combining engaging group tutorials with purposeful one-to-one coaching, progress monitoring and targeted pastoral intervention.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who can build trusting relationships, respond calmly to challenge and help young people develop the confidence, independence and skills they need to succeed academically, personally and professionally.

What you’ll do

• Provide high-quality one-to-one coaching and pastoral support to a cohort of students.
• Plan and deliver engaging tutorial sessions that support students’ academic, personal and professional development.
• Monitor attendance, progress, retention and achievement data, setting targets and coordinating timely interventions.
• Identify barriers to learning and work with students, parents and carers, curriculum colleagues, the safeguarding team and external agencies to address them.
• Support students with study skills, English and maths, revision, time management, mental health and wellbeing, and progression planning.
• Guide applications for university, apprenticeships, training and employment, including references and transition support.
• Contribute to learner voice, student leadership, cross-college events, admissions interviews, induction and results services.
• Manage student conduct and behaviour in line with College policies, using a fair, consistent and supportive approach.

What we’re looking for

You will be genuinely interested in young people and able to balance warmth and empathy with clear expectations. You will communicate confidently with individuals, groups, families and professionals, keep accurate records and use information and data to guide your work.

• Experience of working one-to-one with young people in an educational setting.
• Experience of supporting young people with pastoral, educational, emotional or mental-health needs.
• A sound understanding of the issues that can affect 16–19-year-olds’ learning, wellbeing and progress.
• The ability to motivate students, set meaningful targets and review progress effectively.
• A good standard of education, to degree level or equivalent, with particular emphasis on English and maths.
• A flexible, collaborative and non-judgemental approach, with strong listening and communication skills.

Relevant qualifications or experience in youth work, teaching, mentoring, counselling, coaching or safeguarding would be an advantage.

Why join The Sixth Form Bolton?

At The Sixth Form Bolton, students are at the centre of everything we do. We are a high-performing, forward-thinking college with a strong commitment to exceptional teaching and learning, underpinned by outstanding pastoral support.

• A modern, friendly and positive working environment with excellent facilities.
• Membership of an occupational pension scheme.
• One paid Life Day each year - a day for you, covered by your colleagues.
• Simplyhealth healthcare cash plan (Level 2 cover).
• Structured continuing professional development, including inset workshops and cross-college sharing.
• Wellbeing weeks and planned activities that support a positive work–life balance.
• A dedicated Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free parking (currently fully subsidised) and complimentary hot beverages.

Safeguarding and equality

The Sixth Form Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be completed before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are an equal opportunities employer.

To apply, please complete the application form VIA OUR WEBSITE https://www.bolton-sfc.ac.uk/work-for-us/live-vacancies/support-staff/progress-coach/

You should refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Please outline your skills, experience and personal qualities and how they relate to the requirements of the post. Please note that only applicants who meet the criteria of the person specification will be considered.

Pay: From £36,564.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person