Work with us to change the lives of young people across the UK.
We deliver the Future Leaders Programme primarily through our hubs in Hastings & Bexhill, Norfolk, Swindon and Tyneside, but we can and do work elsewhere in the UK. We're a small, friendly, supportive team, with a culture of collaboration and a shared commitment to improving equality in education and social mobility in the UK. Benefits include 26 days holiday per year with bank holidays on top of this (full time equivalent), learning and development opportunities, enhanced sick pay after three months service and access to a free employee assistance programme.
We view diversity as fundamental to our success. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and particularly encourage applications from minority groups.
Progression Coach, Swindon and Wiltshire
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 Swindon and Wiltshire hub.
Contract: 0.6 FTE 3 days per week (must include Wednesdays) Term time only based on 40 weeks a year
Reports to: Programme Coordinator, Swindon and Wiltshire
Location: Hybrid in Swindon and Wiltshire (both school and home based)
Closing Date: 28 March 2025
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 Progression Coach role working days can be negotiated, but must include Wednesdays. 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 Swindon, and be willing to travel to schools and colleges in Swindon, Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire.
Villiers Park is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion among our employees, volunteers, trustees and the communities we support.
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).
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