Work with us to change the lives of young people across the UK.
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 Swindon hub.
The Progression Coach will deliver various in-school projects and activities for students aged 12-19 and be integral to developing our work in Swindon. 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). 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 Wiltshire, and be willing to travel to schools, with a contribution to travel expenses.
Villiers Park is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion among our employees, volunteers, trustees and the communities we support.
- Salary: £23,690 FTE
- Location: Hybrid in Swindon (both school, home and office based)
- Contract: 0.6 FTE until 31 August 2025
- Closing Date: 27 September 2024
- Interviews: w/c 7 October 2024
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.
Progression Coach Hastings and Bexhill
We are seeking a Progression Coach, who will work with a cohort of Future Leaders (Students) aged 14 - 19 in Hastings and Bexhill and facilitate workshops and events with Future Leaders in our Hastings and Bexhill hub and beyond.
The Progression Coach role is hybrid which can be worked flexibly, inclusive of Wednesdays each week. The role is predominantly school-based, however, when not working with students you will be home-based.
Villiers Park is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion among our employees, volunteers, trustees and the communities we support.
- Salary: £23,690 FTE (£14,214 Pro Rata)
- Contract: 0.6 FTE (3 days per week, must include Wednesdays)
- Reports to: Programme Coordinator, Hastings and Bexhill
- Location: Hybrid in Hastings and Bexhill (both school and home based
- Closing Date: We will review applications on a rolling basis
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 criminal records disclosure from the DBS.
- Driving license and 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.
News
Our Impact
