Retention and Progression Coach x2
We have an exciting opportunity for two Retention and Progression Coaches to join our Student Services Team. We are looking for coaches with current expertise in one of the following areas - Careers advice and guidance, Health and Wellbeing and/or Student Finance. More importantly, the successful applicant will need to be flexible and willing to learn new skills to support other members of our team and to respond to our changing student need as it happens. You will be a team player keen to engage with students and committed to a high quality of experience.
Essential Criteria
- Has qualifications that cover one of the following areas- career advice and guidance, student finance or health and wellbeing
- Ability to work as a team player and collaborate with others
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of working with young people within the educational setting
Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
We value our employee's contribution to our organisation, that is why we provide a range of benefits and rewards to help and support them, including:
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Membership to the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (dependent on role)
- Discounted rail travel or bus travel
- Exclusive financial benefits
About Hugh Baird College
Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. It is one of the largest education and training providers in the area, delivering over 300 courses to more than 5,000 students. The College offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees.
The College is a vibrant, diverse and friendly place to work, graded Good by Ofsted with a dedicated HE, T-level and A-level provisions. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to reach their full potential. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently.
Our staff join us from a variety of backgrounds into both teaching and support roles. We have a track record of providing outstanding development to support career progression into teaching and management and welcome applications from inspiring individuals with a passion for developing the next generation.
Hugh Baird 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.