Job Role: Personal Development Coach
Salary: Up to £27,142 per annum pro-rata dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract: 31.2 hours per week, Term-time only 39 weeks per year.
Fixed-term contract for one year
Support. Empower. Transform Lives.
Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed? Do you want to play a key role in shaping brighter futures?
We’re on the lookout for anenthusiastic and caring individualto join our team as aPersonal Development Coach. In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with students who have a variety of learning needs supporting them to build confidence, by delivering a high quality essential life and employability skills support programme to them.
If you’re passionate about education, committed to making a difference, and ready to be part of a collaborative and inspiring team—we’d love to hear from you.
This is more than a job. It’s a chance to change lives—one student at a time.
About The Role:
As a Personal Development Coach, you will work closely with college teams to support student retention, progress, and success by helping students set and review SMART targets across the academic year. Your sessions will cover essential themes including team building, problem solving, resilience, and personal development planning, tailored to students’ individual goals and future aspirations.
As part of the wider student experience provision, the role will involve planning and delivering engaging content around employability, safeguarding, british values, and wellbeing ensuring students are well-informed, motivated, and prepared for their next steps. The successful candidates will also support start-of-year induction activities, track student progress using college systems, liaise with internal and external support services, and contribute to quality assurance processes.
Key Responsibilities:
·To deliver effective Personal Development around employability/IAG sessions groups of FE students including sessions on employability skills, staying safe-online, Fundamental British Values (FBV), County Lines/Cuckooing, building resilience, Mental Health & Well-being and the Governments PREVENT Agenda and all aspects of Personal Development, Behaviour & Attitudes (PDBA) and record within work related activity
·To encourage and motivate students and help the student build up resilience, self-confidence and self-esteem
·To raise student aspirations and develop and enhance their skills
·To encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning
·Ensure all students have access to highly personalised and planned Personal Development sessions based on their intended destinations/aspirations
·To carry out student start of year activities such as safeguarding sessions or welcome events, complete any student information online, student career ideas and capture student intended destinations using the Colleges approved system;
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will ideally need:
·Level 2 qualification in English and Maths
·Safeguarding Level 2 or 3 qualification
·Demonstrable working knowledge of supporting learners with specific learning difficulties
·Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the development of support packages, specifically for literacy needs, numeracy needs and independent living
·Ability to work cross College areas and support different needs Essential CV / Interview / Presentation / Assessment
·Ability to maintain up to date and accurate records within given deadlines Essential
·Ability to develop and create a range of support strategies for learners with specific difficulties Desirable Proven ability to work independently and also as part of a wider team, including external organisations
·Hold excellent communication skills, both orally and written and be able to establish relationships with others based on trust quickly
What we can offer:
Employees at the Isle of Wight College enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that enhances their work-life balance and wellbeing. Staff are entitled to30 days of annual leavein addition to bank holidays, and benefit from aChristmas ShutdownHoliday Allowance.
The college offersexcellent pension schemes including the Local Government Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme, providing long-term financial security.
For those keen on environmental sustainability and fitness, there’s aCycle to Work Scheme. Employees also enjoyWightlink discountsfor travel,discounted treatmentsin the Hair and Beauty departments, and free access to theon-site gym. Convenience is provided with free onsite parking, and the campus boasts anon-site Starbucks & Restaurantfor all your refreshment needs.
Health and wellbeing are taken seriously, with anEye Care Schemefor Display Screen Equipment users, access to thePublic Benefit Scheme (Kaarp),andadditional Maternity/Adoption and Sickness Benefit Schemes. The college also providesFree Counselling and Wellbeing Support, ensuring employees have access to mental health resources.
Professional growth is encouraged throughCPD days, offering opportunities for mentorship and coaching, including staff development days. The college also promotes a healthy work environment withWell-being days & activities, ensuring that staff wellbeing is a priority.
Here’s how to apply:
To join us here at The Isle of Wight College hit ‘Apply’ now! You can also forward your CV torecruitment@iwcollege.ac.uk
We are looking to hold interviews on Wednesday 23rdJuly 2025 and these will be held in person, at Isle of Wight College, Newport Campus.
The Isle of Wight College is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to provide high-quality education and fosters a culture of mutual respect and understanding. Join us in our mission to promote equality and inclusivity in education.
Please be aware that the Isle of Wight College may close the vacancy earlier than anticipated if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your CV promptly.
The Isle of Wight College is a Disability Confidential Employer and is an Age Friendly Employer.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. The Isle of Wight College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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