About the Role
We are looking for a Study Support Coach who will be working in our busy pastoral and safeguarding team, creating and delivering to our 16 + students the PHSCE Curriculum. This curriculum has been developed and planned to prepare students for their future lives and covers subjects such as safeguarding, mental health, citizenship, conflict resolution, current affairs, healthy relationships and developing STEM 7 and sustainability skills.
The candidate will also be an integral part of the college pastoral and safeguarding team to aid our students in achieving their academic targets and providing wellbeing/pastoral support so all students enjoy and achieve their best possible grade and encourage personal growth and development.
What You Will Do
1. To be responsible for the creation and delivery of our PHSCE Curriculum and lead on pastoral intervention sessions for students who require support to achieve their learning objective.
2. To undertake or be willing to undertake the role of Designated Safeguarding Officer
3. To track and monitor learner attendance for PHSCE using appropriate systems to ensure target of 90% attendance is achieved
4. To be responsible for providing pastoral support/guidance to encourage positive student outcomes, achieving the qualification and target grade.
5. To build positive relationships with learners and provide academic/wellbeing support to ensure successful achievement.
6. To foster and develop multi-agency working partnerships to support learner wellbeing, outcomes/objectives
About You
7. PGCE/Cert Ed or relevant teaching/delivery experience
8. Knowledge of safeguarding
9. English and Maths qualification at L2 with a commitment to achieving L3 within 2 years of appointment if not already achieved.
10. 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.
11. Good working knowledge of the use of new technologies and platforms to develop skills and knowledge.
12. Ability to innovate and enthuse learners to succeed in their learning.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
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.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.