Attendance, Progress and Academic Skills Coach

Attendance, Progress and Academic Skills Coach

£26,393 Pro Rata, Per Annum

Part time - 35 hours per week - Temporary to 30 June 2025 or the return of the postholder whichever is soonest.

We are looking to appoint individuals with the skills, knowledge and experience to develop the role and use it to champion and support the most disadvantaged students by ensuring that all barriers to academic progress are removed.

The role requires you to act, where necessary, in the role of a mentor in terms of supporting high engagement with all elements of the Study Programme and a positive attitude to learning.

This role is ideal for anyone who has the desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our most disadvantaged young people by ensuring that each has a comprehensive and individualised package of support.

The role complements the work undertaken by other cross-college support teams, and will require a high level of communication particularly with the Tutor team and the Learning Support and Student Engagement Team.

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice? 

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to: 

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support 
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Family-friendly policies 
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses 
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices 
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon 
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals. 

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check. 

Close date: 26/02/25