Job Title
Personal Development Coach
About the Role
As a Personal Development Coach, you will work closely with students from enrolment through to progression. You’ll guide, support, and challenge learners to develop the behaviours, attitudes, and skills they need to succeed in education, employment, and life. From delivering engaging group sessions to providing 1:1 coaching and pastoral support, you’ll be at the heart of student development helping them unlock their full potential.
What Skills Are We Looking For
- A recognised qualification at Level 3 or willingness to work towards one.
- Literacy & Numeracy qualifications to at least Level 2 or equivalent (if evidence cannot be provided, assessment can be arranged).
- Experience of working with young people (16+) in a coaching or mentoring role, either voluntary or paid.
Who We’re Looking For
- Exceptional with young people.
- Builds strong, positive relationships quickly.
- Understands the challenges young people face today.
- Motivates, inspires, and supports learners from all backgrounds.
- Acts as a role model for professionalism.
- Leads by example every day.
- Sets high standards for behaviour, attendance, and attitude.
- Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and accountability at all times.
- Empathetic and supportive.
- Approaches every interaction with compassion and understanding.
- Can confidently handle sensitive or challenging situations.
- Champions safeguarding and well‑being as a priority.
- A collaborative team player.
- Thrives in a team environment and values shared success.
- Works closely with curriculum teams and student support staff.
- Actively contributes to a positive, inclusive culture across the college.
- Is an agile self‑starter.
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage their own caseload.
- Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
- Adaptable in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
Responsibilities For The Role
- Deliver group awareness sessions to students on full‑time study programmes for personal development.
- Support and coach students in group and 1:1 settings to achieve their full potential through robust action planning, target setting and progress monitoring, promoting and celebrating their success.
- Monitor student attendance, punctuality, commitment and general awareness of conduct and behaviour.
- Provide support to students as they navigate through UCAS and the higher education system.
The Location
Nuneaton Campus
Why Should You Apply
- The pay range we’re offering is SP (21‑24) £22,604‑£24,690.
- Great holidays and access to the local government pension scheme.
- Excellent staff development opportunities.
- Family‑friendly policies and procedures.
- As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to complete shortlisting questions – link your answers directly to the person specification outlined below.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are integral to our work. We are committed to these values and to finding reasonable adjustments for candidates with specific needs or disabilities during our recruitment process. All applicants will be considered fairly and equally, and we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. Please contact the recruiting manager to request a reasonable adjustment.
Work‑Life Balance and Benefits
We aim to support our employees in achieving a healthy work‑life balance and are working to offer flexible ways of working where possible, alongside a wide range of benefits.
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Application Note
Please apply as soon as you can, as we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Shortlisting Process
Each question is scored by at least two members of the interview panel. Applicants who achieve the highest overall score and meet the essential criteria will progress to the interview stage, where their application form will be considered further.
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