Study Support Coach

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Study Support Coach to join our team. In this vital role, you will promote inclusion and support the learning of all students, particularly those facing challenges in motivation and engagement. You will provide pastoral wrap-around care, helping students navigate personal and academic hurdles while fostering a supportive learning environment.

Additionally, you will cover lessons for absent teachers, ensuring continuity in education to enhance our educational offerings. Your efforts will directly contribute to improving student outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Promote an inclusive learning environment that supports all students, particularly those facing challenges in motivation and learning.
• Provide pastoral wrap-around care to address students’ emotional and social needs, helping them build resilience and confidence.
• Cover lessons for absent teachers, ensuring continuity in the educational experience for students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualised learning plans for students.
• Facilitate small group sessions and one-on-one support to help students improve their academic skills.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to identify and address specific student needs, ensuring tailored support.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing regular feedback to help them achieve their goals.
• Engage with parents and caregivers to foster a supportive community around each student’s educational journey.

About You

• You are a passionate educator committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes the success of all students, particularly those facing challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, you effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues, and you thrive as a team player.
• Adaptable and resilient, you can adjust your approach to meet the diverse needs of students and respond to changing circumstances.
• Strong organisational skills enable you to manage multiple responsibilities, maintain accurate records, and track student progress effectively.
• As a problem solver, you identify challenges and develop creative solutions to enhance student learning and well-being. 
• Relevant experience in educational support roles and knowledge of pastoral care, you are open to feedback and dedicated to your professional development, always seeking ways to improve your skills and practices.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.