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Coleg Cambria are now looking for a number of Progress Coaches to join our team.
As a Progress Coach at Coleg Cambria you will work in collaboration with a team of Progress Coaches, the wider curriculum team and the college support services to ensure that all learners receive the very best learning experience possible. This position will be supporting groups of learners during their weekly timetabled progress sessions and beyond.
What you'll do
You will work with a caseload of learners to help them develop appropriate strategies so that they can remain engaged in learning and help them to become resilient, resourceful, and develop an appetite for success and progression.
Progress Coaches at Coleg Cambria, together with the wider curriculum team, monitor attendance, set targets, liaise with parents and carers and act as the learners advocate when dealing with internal and external agencies. You will also support their wellbeing, promote positive mental health, and help them to make the right life choices.
If you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people who may not have had the best experience in learning or life then we want to hear from you.
Essential requirements
- Educated to Degree level or Level 3 (for identified subjects) in a relevant subject area
- It is essential you have strong literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 or above.
- Proficient in MS Office and ideally in Google application and using the internet.
- You will be expected to demonstrate a passion for empowering and enabling young people.
- It is essential you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong team player, displaying energy and enthusiasm in the learning environment.
- Understanding of the range of needs of learners in an educational setting
- Ability to demonstrate experience of coaching and mentoring learners / young people.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.
The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.
Benefits
- Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
- On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
- Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
- Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
- Free Parking on All Sites
- Cycle Scheme
- Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
- Discounted Rates for Restaurants
