Learning Coach
- Recruiter
- Leicester College
- Location
- Leicester
- Salary
- Various
- Posted
- 17 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 24 Feb 2017
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Learning Coach - MECC. 4 Posts. Term Time only 40 weeks per year. Permanent.
2 x Full time (Abbey Park Campus) £18,759 - £20,413 per annum
1 x 0.5 Part time (18.5hrs) (Freemen's Park Campus) £9,379 - £10,206 per annum part time
1 x 0.5 Part time (18.5hrs) (St Margaret's Campus) £9,379 - £10,206 per annum part time
We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with more than 21,400 learners studying with us on a wide range of courses. Our mission is to equip people with the skills they need to be successful in education, in work and business and in their personal lives.
As Learning Coach for Maths and English, you will take responsibility for a caseload of learners predominantly aged between 16 and 18 supporting them to become independent learners through the development of their study skills, supporting 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 and staff. You will play an active part in identifying issues with attendance and supporting learners back into the classroom.
Experience of providing advice and guidance to young people is required along with a minimum Level 3 qualification in any subject. Level 2 qualifications in Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent are also required.
Closing Date: 23rd February 2017
Interviews: 3rd March 2017
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