* We are experts in working with young people aged 11-19 from under-represented backgrounds. We believe that every young person should have an equal opportunity to excel at school, at university and into their careers.
* Our unique and highly-tailored programmes increase aspirations for learning and motivation, develop academic, employability and personal skills and raise attainment.
Who we are
* Founded over 100 years ago, Villiers Park is committed to advancing and promoting education.
* Our vision is a future where every young person has the opportunity to realise their full potential. Yet for too many, this is limited by economic, social and personal barriers not of their making. As a national social mobility charity, we exist to change that.
Job purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person with a keen interest in working with young people to join the Villiers Park team as a Progression Coach in our well-established Norwich and Norfolk hub. This is a 12 month contract, covering for maternity, with the potential to extend.
The Progression Coach will deliver coaching sessions, workshops, various in‑school projects and activities for students aged 12-19. The ideal candidate will have a desire to support young people from under‑represented groups realise their potential, excellent organisational skills, and experience in designing and delivering workshops and one‑to‑one sessions for young people. The main duties and responsibilities of the role can be found below.
The role is predominantly school based, however, when not working with students you will be office or home based. Ideally, the Progression Coach will be based in or around Norwich, and be willing to travel to schools and colleges in the area, with business mileage paid in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
Villiers Park is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion among our employees, volunteers, trustees and the communities we support.
Duties and responsibilities
* Conduct one‑to‑one and group coaching sessions with young people on the Villiers Park Future Leaders Programme.
* Support young people in developing realistic and meaningful ambitions and creating actionable plans.
* Deliver workshops for young people in collaboration with Villiers Park team members, including our social action project, ‘Leadership Challenge’.
* Attend Future Leaders Programme events in Norwich and Norfolk, and beyond, such as university and employer insight days.
* Raise safeguarding issues, collaborate with schools and colleges, and resolve concerns for individual students.
* Assist in developing the Future Leaders programme, including developing curriculum content and online resources.
* Support and participate in residential or subject‑specific courses, including occasional overnight supervision.
* Support the collection and processing of programme evaluation.
* Engage in training, share best practices, and provide guidance to new staff.
* Collaborate with colleagues and contribute towards Villiers Park’s vision and values. Undertake other relevant tasks as assigned by your line manager.
This list is not exhaustive, and the post-holder will be required to undertake other tasks relevant to the role and within their capability.
About you
* Passionate about social mobility and youth development.
* Committed to improving the learning experience of young people in schools and colleges.
* Empathetic and skilled in supporting young people to find their own solutions.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills across different audiences.
* Ability to adapt communication style with students, parents, and teachers.
* Comfortable presenting to various audiences.
* Team player who can also work independently and autonomously.
* Highly organised and detail‑oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
* Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds.
* Experience in schools, Higher Education or careers sector.
* Flexible availability, including occasional evening and overnight work.
* Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list.
* Driving licence and access to own transport (desirable).
Employee benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas.
* A dedicated wellbeing day for you to take at any time and three days paid leave for volunteering or study each year.
* Training and professional development, including termly staff development days.
* Support from our mental health champions and access to an employee assistance programme.
* Opportunity to join working groups with other colleagues from across the organisation as well as wider networks such as the Fair Education Alliance.
* Flexibility in working hours.
* Additional sick pay and compassionate leave policies.
Salary
£24,401
Contract
Full‑time (Maternity cover - 12 months, with the potential to extend)
Reports to
Programme Coordinator, East of England
Location
Norwich, Norfolk (School based)
Closing Date
11.59 pm, 7 April 2026
Interview Date
15 April 2026
How to apply
If you would like to apply for one of our vacancies, please download and complete an application form and an Equal Opportunities monitoring form, and email them with a short covering letter to hr@villierspark.org.uk.
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