Progress Coach | Term-Time only position

Job Title: Progress Coach | Contract Terms: Term Time 36.25 hours per week Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm | Start Date: 20th August 2025 | Salary: Scale point 19 £35,158 (Actual £29,817.50)

The Sixth Form Bolton is actively seeking a dynamic progress coach to join our dedicated pastoral team. This is a diverse and rewarding support role which includes the delivery of a specific support and pastoral programme to students across all year groups and levels. A key aspect of the role are regular 1:1 appointments with a cohort of learners to consider progress monitoring, mentoring and learning support meetings as part of the College’s raising achievement and retention strategies.  Here the post will include supporting our Level 3 students across a range of programme areas.

 The successful candidate will have experience of providing additional support with English, maths, examination/revision/study skills and time management. To assist students in their main programme of study complemented with targeted interventions for identified students, and where appropriate, offer further support to secure individual outcomes and success rates.

As one of the highest performing colleges in the North West of England, The Sixth Form Bolton is creative, innovative and forward thinking. It has a key focus on exceptional teaching, learning and assessment underpinned with outstanding pastoral support.  We place the student at the centre of our provision; all learners are actively encouraged to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

With a collective focus on ensuring that every student achieves their personal best, the College aims to create a culture and ethos which promotes initiative, curiosity, confidence and independence in all our learners.  This aim is supported by the many College wide activities and events that all students participate in such as opportunities to engage in the the professional growth programme, debates on topical subjects and coming together to raise money and awareness for the many national/charity events that take place throughout the year. 

 If this is the sort of environment you will thrive in and if you have the skills, enthusiasm and motivation to guide and support students to both fulfil and possibly exceed their personal goals’ then we would like to hear from you for the post of a progress coach.

 The successful applicant will be required to:

• Have knowledge of issues which affect the learning of 16 – 19 year olds

• Has a thorough understanding and knowledge of the learning processes

• Has proven experience of supporting young people with a range of pastoral and educational difficulties

• Is able to identify concerns, risks and barriers to students’ progress and work with parents/carers, College staff and external agencies in order to overcome them

• Has the ability and desire to motivate and encourage young people to achieve their full potential

 We can offer you:

• Free Parking (currently fully subsidised)

• Complimentary hot beverages

• Membership of an occupational pension scheme

• Wellbeing Days

• A modern, friendly and positive working environment with excellent facilities

• A salary of £35,158 (Actual £29,817.50)

• Wellbeing weeks and planned activities to support a positive work life balance

• Structured CPD with opportunities for regular inset workshops and cross college sharing of resources and techniques

• Dedicate Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff and governors who are loyal to the College and determined to see us excel as we strive for outstanding in all that we do

To apply, please complete the application form and email to recruitment@bolton-sfc.ac.uk

You should refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Please outline your skills, experience and personal qualities and how they relate to the requirements of the post. Please note that only applicants who meet the criteria of the person specification will be considered.

If you require any further information regarding this post, please contact: The Human Resources Department, The Sixth Form Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton BL3 5BU or via email recruitment@bolton-sfc.ac.uk.

Progress Coach | Job Description

Progress Coach | Person Specification

Support Staff Application Form

Applicants meeting the shortlisting criteria will be contacted for an interview following receipt of their application.

The Sixth Form Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

 Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

 The Sixth Form Bolton welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.