Academic Skills Coach

Academic Skills Coach

Start Date: Monday 6th January 2025

Full Time Permanent 0.855 FTE

9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Term time plus 10 days per year (205 days inclusive of 5 training days)

Sixth Form College Support Pay Scale Point 11 to 15 £26,097 to £29,346

Pro-rata part time £22,313 to £25,091 per annum

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 11th December 2024 at 9am

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 16th December 2024

The opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring individual to join our high-performing team as an Academic Skills Coach. This role offers the opportunity to support the academic progression of students, particularly those involved in the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The successful candidate will help students to raise their aspirations and successfully progress to level 3 study at the college.

Our college values a collaborative, inclusive environment where staff and students are encouraged to grow. We welcome candidates who are passionate about student achievement, curriculum development, and fostering a culture of high aspiration.

The person

We are looking for an exceptional individual who embodies ambition, commitment, and a passion for student success. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to raising aspirations and empowering students, particularly within the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). We seek someone who shares our values of inclusivity, support, and high expectations, and who is fully invested in the academic and personal growth of students.

As a mentor and role model, you will inspire and challenge students to excel while fostering a culture of resilience and self-belief. Your ability to collaborate with colleagues and provide unwavering support will be key to your success in this role.

The responsibilities

A successful applicant should have knowledge and experience in supporting students’ academic achievement and progression, either within project-based qualifications such as the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) or through a pastoral role. They should be able to plan, deliver, and assess engaging learning experiences that enhance student outcomes and foster a culture of aspiration. The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, promote enrichment activities, and support the holistic development of students will be crucial to success in this role. They should be tenacious in supporting their students to be successful at college by developing their academic skills ready for level 3 study.

The College

King Edward VI College (KE6) is an exciting high performing Sixth Form College being the founding member of Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust Limited, which includes Bilborough Sixth Form College, Gateway Sixth Form College and sponsored by Coventry University BFMAT – Better Futures Multi-Academy Trust.

This is an exciting time to join us as we develop partnership links across the education sector. 

The college has approximately 1500 students and over 150 staff and is growing.