Study Support Coach

We are looking for a Study Support Coach who will be working in our busy trades department, teaching our 16-19 students the Life Skills Curriculum. This curriculum has been developed and planned to prepare students for their future lives and covers subjects such as money skills and budgeting, CVs and job applications and developing STEM 7 skills.

The candidate will also run intervention sessions with classes to support our students in achieving their academic targets and providing support so all students enjoy and achieve their best possible grade. 

What You Will Do

• To be responsible for delivery of our Life Skills Curriculum and lead on intervention sessions for students who require coaching as part of their planned learning programme.
• To identify where students require an intervention and convene small groups of students to work on a specific topic related to their course.
• Support the increasing use of technology for independent/online learning whilst maintaining the quality of the learning experience.
• To identify barriers to learning and implement a range of strategies to overcome barriers with students.

About You

• English and Maths qualification at L2 with a commitment to achieving L3 within 2 years of appointment if not already achieved.
• Demonstrates significant experience or knowledge of how to work successfully with different groups of students enrolled to vocational courses where English and maths is an integral part of the study programme.
• Good working knowledge of the use of new technologies and platforms to develop skills and knowledge.
• Ability to innovate and enthuse learners to succeed in their learning.

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. Harrogate Campus also has free onsite parking for all staff.
• 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

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035. 

We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.

Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.