Part Time Variable Hours Progress Coach (Adult)

Posting date:	17 December 2025
Salary:	£17.54 per hour
Additional salary information:	17.54 - 17.54
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	14 January 2026
Location:	Sim Balk Lane campus, YO23 2BB
Company:	Vacancy Filler
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	DEC20259538

Summary

Part Time Variable Hours Progress Coach (Adult)Hours: part-time variableHourly rate: £17.54 per hour inclusive of holiday pay*. Plus, membership to the Local Government Pension scheme*the base hourly rate is £14.99 per hour, plus holiday pay, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £17.54 per hour.About the roleThis varied role is a dedicated point of contact for adult learners providing an additional layer of support working collaboratively with subject tutors. You will focus on supporting and coaching adult students to meet or exceed challenging targets, to develop as independent learners and to prepare for their next steps in education or industry. You will be expected to undertake several duties and responsibilities within the role, including the following:Actively promote and track the destinations of adult learners, ensuring they progress to positive next steps.Organise or highlight activities and events that expose adult learners to higher education opportunities, including visits, workshops, and guest speakers. Lead targeted pastoral care for adult learners providing regular one-to-one and group sessions.Act as a point of contact for these adult learners, ensuring effective communication and support.Monitor attendance, academic progress, and personal development for the identified cohort, liaising with Award Leaders, subject tutors and curriculum teams.Initiate and support interventions where students are at risk of underachievement or disengagement.Engage with the reporting process as required with a particular focus on Additional Learning Support for adult learnersYou will need to be able to work flexibly within this role as you will have a ‘caseload’ of adult students with specific timetabled session which includes supporting adult evening provision as well as College events such as Open Evenings and Induction.This is a variable hours role, with hours likely to be two days per week although there is potential for further hours as the role develops so flexibility is required. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. About the PersonYou will have:An understanding of adult students and their needsExperience of effective liaison and co-ordination of activities (whether in the education setting or elsewhereHigh level interpersonal skillsGood time managementThe ability to motivate studentsAn ability to use and analyse dataKnowledge of UCAS & Degree/Apprenticeship experience preferableIf you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.About the CollegeWe are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities. including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite.Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, Charlie Barnes, Adult Education Manager, at cbarnes@yorkcollege.ac.uk. The college will close for the Christmas period on the evening of 18th December 2025, reopening on 5th January 2026. We will be unable to answer any queries during this timeImportant NoticesPlease see the attached document for Important Notices. Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.