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Sixth Form Learning Coach – Penglais Comprehensive School

Job details
Posting date: 07 July 2025
Salary: £25,584.00 to £26,835.00 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 July 2025
Location: Ceredigion, Wales
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: REQ106126

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Summary

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We seek to appoint an inspirational Sixth Form Learning Coach to join the Sixth Form Team. The Learning Coach will work with the Sixth Form Team and other staff to support students in achieving their academic and personal best.

The right candidate will thrive on the challenge of working with our staff and young people to ensure that students receive the best support, advice and guidance to develop into mature, ambitious and capable individuals. You will ensure that all students achieve highly and develop in confidence and support them in being prepared to enter life after school. You will be committed to finding inclusive approaches to inspiring students and to improving the life-chances of all our students. We may consider different hours for the right candidate.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play a key role in increasing the aspirations and success of our students, thereby contributing to the journey of Ysgol Penglais School in becoming an excellent school.

Ysgol Penglais School has much to offer:
- a research-based school with good relationships between staff and students
- a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
- access to the bustling university town of Aberystwyth
- located on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty

Please see our careers website to view the full Information Pack.

For further details please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) on 01970 624811 or email hcl@penglais.org.uk

Ysgol Penglais School is an equal opportunities employer.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

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