Coach - Uniformed Services (LCC3589)

WHAT WE DO

Within the School of Public Services at Leeds City College we offer a range of study programmes across levels 1 to 3 to over 400 learners. Our curriculum offers includes Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 Diplomas for entry to the uniformed services. Bespoke 19+ Level 3 Diplomas to enable learners to take their first step into a chosen career.

A Level 3 Military Preparation cohort of learners aspiring to join the armed forces. Opportunities to work with our partners, West Yorkshire Police, Yorkshire Ambulance Services and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue and the Armed forces as part of the pathfinder programme.

Explore our Instagram page @LCC_Publicservices to see what we get up to on a day-to-day basis. Have a look at our course information video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHi9-RCdcP4 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will be responsible for a caseload of learners who require coaching and support as part of their planned learning programme. Facilitate group sessions exploring a wide range of Personal Social, Health & Economic topics. Support learners to track and monitor progress towards achievement using assessment grades.

Provide support for learners, using on-line support technology and education platforms. Communicate with parents and guardians of learners to support progression and building positive relationships. Identify where learners require an intervention and convene small groups of learners to work on a specific topic related to their course. Identify barriers to learning and implement a range of strategies to overcome barriers.

Develop and agree individual learning plans, identify SMART targets and set aspirational goals for learners, liaising with subject specialists and other academic and support staff. Manage learning in a variety of spaces, creating a positive and focused experience. Facilitate and participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities with learners.

YOUR PROFILE

A passion and ability to inspire and motivate young people to become our future uniformed services and armed forces personnel. Recent teaching or instructing experience which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles. Ability to be adaptable and flexible towards the requirements of different learner needs.

Please use the person specification (on the job description under "Documents Available") to complete your supporting statement. We cannot accept CVs as part of the application process. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES Luminate Education Group vacancies generate a lot of interest and we receive many calls and emails from recruitment agencies.

Although we do appreciate the interest you have shown in Luminate Education Group, our policy is to recruit candidates directly wherever possible. We therefore do not accept any cold calls, speculative emails or CVs from agencies. Speculative emails and CVs will be deleted unread.

For more information about the role please contact:

Victoria Balmforth- Programme Manager

Victoria.balmforth@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Interviews will take place on Friday 14th October at the Quarry Hill Campus.

About Us

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College (HC), Keighley College (KC), Leeds City College (LCC), Leeds Conservatoire (LC), University Centre Leeds, Leeds Sixth Form College and Yorkshire Centre for Training & Development. Luminate Education Group is one of the fastest growing and most innovative education groups in the country. 

We offer a curriculum as diverse as our students within a vibrant and multicultural learning environment. Our goal is to deliver excellent and innovative education which supports and inspires every student to achieve their ambitions. Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our student's including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.