Learning Coach Leicester
Job description
Learning Coach. Two positions available. Hospitality and Food and Business and Professional. Full time 37 hours per week/Part time
14.8 hours per week for 40 weeks per year (Term time only)
22.2 hours per week for 40 weeks per year (Term time only)
Here is an opportunity to join Leicester College as a Learning Coach for either two days per week or three days per week term time only. The two days per week post is in Hospitality and Food and the three days per week post is in our Business and Professional department. It would be possible to link these two posts together into a full time, term time only position (0.88 pro rata).
As a Learning Coach, you will work closely with Programme Leaders, taking responsibility for a caseload of students predominantly aged between 16 and 18 and support them in becoming independent learners through the development of their study and employability skills, preparing them to progress to positive destinations.
You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to approach difficult issues in a calm and responsible manner. You will be able to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of individual learners, staff and guest speakers.
Experience of providing advice and guidance to young people is required along with a Level 3 vocational qualification and Level 2 qualifications in maths and English or equivalent. Some knowledge of the curriculum area of Computing and/or organising events would be desirable.
Closing Date: 23 April 2023
Interview Date: 2 May 2023
Benefits we offer:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounted shopping and rewards
- Wellbeing services and support
- On-site nurseries
- Excellent training and development opportunities
Principals Welcome and about Leicester College
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Employee Benefits Booklet
We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with more than 20,000 students studying with us on a wide range of courses. Our mission: Developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities, changing lives.
Leicester College is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes applications from the whole community.
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students, we expect all staff to share this commitment. Background checks including current and latest employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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