Progress Coach

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we are looking to recruit a Progress Coach on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,343 to £35,783 per annum.

About Us:

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.  You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

The Progress Coach Role:

The apprenticeship department at Bournemouth and Poole College is very successful, performing in excess of national averages. The Engineering team operates in a buoyant market managing the apprenticeship provision for both high profile organisations and local independents. 

You will ensure that The College’s provision of work-based evidence in this area are administered and      delivered according to the standards laid down by the awarding bodies and the College.

Key Responsibilities of the Progress Coach:

• To review learners’ progress to include feedback from learners, assessors, employers and tutors and maintain suitable records of reviews.
• To proactively engage with employers of apprentices to identify any emerging issues and to build strong employer relationships.
• To agree a training plan for employers using the apprenticeship standards that complies with relevant funding rules.
• To effectively support the administration of the apprenticeship programme including enrolment, changes of circumstances and completion claims.
• To maintain accurate records and tracking of learners using college systems.
• Ensuring the quality of the apprenticeship programme is maintained to a high standard meeting the awarding organisation, Ofsted, EPA and college standards.
• To support with the delivery of workshops, one to one instruction and/or training sessions relating to knowledge, skills and behaviour development and to support the assessment of learners in the workplace.
• Maintain efficient record keeping and tracking systems using the systems provided and stipulated by the College and report agreed targets in a timely manner against agreed deadlines.
• Provide regular and purposeful reports to employers, apprentices, and the College so that there is a clear plan of action which is time bound for each learner and which allows completion with agreed target dates.

About You:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths
• Teaching Qualification or willingness to achieve within 2 years
• Level 2 English and Maths GCSE minimum grade 4/C or equivalent
• Evidence of supervising or managing individuals
• Evidence of up-to-date knowledge and practice in vocational area
• Working knowledge and strong vocational experience of the Engineering industry

Benefits:

You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:

• 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years’ service
• up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
• Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Progress Coach role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: 7 July 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.