We have an exciting opportunity for a Progress Coach to join our Construction Department at Cardiff and Vale College.
Working closely with learners, curriculum staff and support services, you will play a key role in supporting students throughout their college journey. You will provide pastoral guidance, help learners overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance and engagement, and support them to achieve their full potential.
You will deliver high-quality one-to-one support and personal development activities, helping learners build the skills, confidence and behaviours needed to progress into further study, apprenticeships or employment within the construction industry.
Support learners to achieve their goals and progress successfully into further education, training or employment.
Provide pastoral support and intervention for learners experiencing challenges with attendance, punctuality, motivation, behaviour or wellbeing.
Monitor learner progress and conduct regular one-to-one reviews, setting targets and implementing appropriate support strategies.
Deliver engaging personal development and tutorial sessions that enhance learner confidence, resilience and employability skills.
Work closely with curriculum teams, parents/carers and support services to support learner engagement, retention and achievement.
Promote student participation in learner voice activities and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
You are passionate about supporting learners to achieve their potential and creating positive outcomes for young people.
You will have experience working in a pastoral, coaching, mentoring, education or learner support role and be confident building effective relationships with learners from a range of backgrounds.
You will be organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload while maintaining accurate records and delivering timely interventions.
You will have excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting learner success.
The closing date for completed applications is 20th August 2026 at 11:59pm.
For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job pack. To find out more about Cardiff and Vale College, visit
www.cavc.ac.uk. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Recruitment Team at
[email protected].
Applications must be submitted using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The College welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if you would like the interview and assessment process to be conducted in Welsh.
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.
Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.
Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.
These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
