About The Role
We are looking for a Study Support Coach who will be working in our busy trades department, teaching our 16-19 students the Life Skills Curriculum. This curriculum has been developed and planned to prepare students for their future lives and covers subjects such as money skills and budgeting, CVs and job applications and developing STEM skills.
What You Will Do
* To be responsible for delivery of our Life Skills Curriculum and lead on intervention sessions for students who require coaching as part of their planned learning programme.
* To identify where students require an intervention and convene small groups of students to work on a specific topic related to their course.
* Support the increasing use of technology for independent/online learning whilst maintaining the quality of the learning experience.
* To identify barriers to learning and implement a range of strategies to overcome barriers with students.
About You
* English and Maths qualification at L2 with a commitment to achieving L3 within 2 years of appointment if not already achieved.
* Demonstrates significant experience or knowledge of how to work successfully with different groups of students enrolled in vocational courses where English and maths is an integral part of the study programme.
* Good working knowledge of the use of new technologies and platforms to develop skills and knowledge.
* Ability to innovate and enthuse learners to succeed in their learning.
Benefits
* Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
* Excellent Pension schemes
* Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
* Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Harrogate Campus also has free onsite parking for all staff.
* Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days.
* Employee wellbeing initiatives.
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements.
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.
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. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 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. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr