Progression Coach Swindon

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person with a keen interest in working with young people to join the Villiers Park team as a Progression Coach in our well-established Swindon and Wiltshire hub.

The Progression Coach will deliver coaching sessions, workshops, various in-school projects and activities for students aged 12-19. The ideal candidate will have a desire to support young people from under-represented groups realise their potential, excellent organisational skills, and experience in designing and delivering workshops and one-to-one sessions for young people. The main duties and responsibilities of the role can be found below.

The Progression Coach role is hybrid which can be worked flexibly (working days to be
negotiated, but must include Wednesdays). The role is predominantly school based, however, when not working with students you will be office or home-based. Ideally, the Progression Coach will be based in Swindon, and be willing to travel to schools and colleges in Swindon, Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire, with a travel allowance available.

Villiers Park is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion among our employees, volunteers, trustees and the communities we support.

• Salary: £24,401 0.6 FTE (£12,951.50 Pro Rata)
• Location: Hybrid in Swindon and Wiltshire (both school and home based)
• Contract: 0.6 FTE 3 days per week (must include Wednesdays). Term time only, based on 40 weeks a year
• Closing Date: 12 November 2024
• Interview date: Tuesday 26 November 2024
• Reports to: Programme Coordinator, Swindon and Wiltshire

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About You:

• Passionate about social mobility and youth development.  
• Committed to improving the learning experience of young people in schools and colleges. 
• Empathetic and skilled in supporting young people to find their own solutions.  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across different audiences.  
• Ability to adapt communication style with students, parents, and teachers.  
• Comfortable presenting to various audiences.  
• Team player who can also work independently and autonomously.  
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.  
• Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds. 
• Experience in schools, Higher Education or careers sector.  
• Flexible availability, including occasional evening and overnight work.  
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list   
• Driving licence and access to own transport (desirable).  

To apply, please download and complete an application form and an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, and email them with a short covering letter to hr@villierspark.org.uk.