We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Learning Coach to join our Engineering department, supporting learners across Engineering and Motor Vehicle programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping learners aged 16–18 to develop the confidence, independence, study skills and personal development needed to succeed on their programme and progress to positive destinations. The successful candidate will support a caseload of learners, deliver Personal Development sessions, and provide one-to-one tutorial support focused on attendance, progress, wellbeing, employability, and progression.
Engineering is a busy and practical curriculum area, and the Learning Coach role is central to ensuring learners are supported both inside and outside of the classroom. You will work closely with teaching staff, Programme Leads, support teams, parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate, helping to identify concerns early and support learners to overcome barriers to success.
The successful candidate will be able to build positive and professional relationships with a diverse range of learners. You will be confident in approaching difficult or sensitive issues in a calm, supportive and responsible manner, while maintaining high expectations for learner behaviour, attendance, and engagement.
You will have:
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Level 2 minimum in maths and English, or equivalent.
- A Level 3 vocational qualification, or equivalent.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to support, motivate, and challenge young people.
- A calm, professional, and solution-focused approach.
Experience of working in Engineering, Motor Vehicle or a similar vocational area would be advantageous, as would experience of providing information, advice and guidance to young people.
This post is available as either 29.6 or 37 hours per week depending on the successful candidate’s preference and department requirements.
For more details, please take a look at the role description. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview date: TBC
Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.
Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact
[email protected]. Please note, we may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Why Leicester College?
Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect:
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Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership with generous employer contributions
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A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies
Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.
