Pastoral Coach (LUM455/1012)
Job Description
Job title: Pastoral Coach (LUM455/1012)
Company: Luminate Education Group
Job description: About the Role
The School of Travel, Food and Drink offers a wide range of study programmes and apprenticeship opportunities to both 16-18 and 19+ learners who are looking to pursue a career in Hospitality, Catering, Aviation and Travel/Tourism. Our course offers range from Entry Level 3, for learners who may be applying to college with limited previous experience of qualifications through to Level 3 Extended programmes of study which enable students to progress to higher education or supervisory positions within industry. The team have an extensive range of skills, knowledge and experience from their specialist industry backgrounds which is invaluable to the teaching, learning and assessment process.
We are looking to enhance our current team with the addition of a Pastoral Coach who has the personality, skills and knowledge to support and nurture our student body, with a view to enrich the learning experience and promote positive outcomes.
What You Will Do
- Plan and deliver pastoral lessons within the PDBA framework.
- Support the curriculum, maths and English team to ensure attendance is a priority
- Give academic support, extra encouragement, mentoring and pastoral support to all students inside and outside of the classroom.
- Work with teaching staff to support the achievement of excellent outcomes for each student.
- Support teaching staff where individual student behaviour within a group is impacting on the learning of the group as a whole.
- Assist in the induction of the students into the curriculum and college life
- Develop a 1:1 relationship with individual students, meeting regularly to review progress against the action plan.
- Support staff on visits and off-site activities.
About You
- Experience of working with students, particularly age 16+
- Experience of working with schools, parents and external support agencies
- Have a good knowledge of behaviour management techniques
- Experience of student-centred approaches to learning and different styles
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational and administrative skills
- Able to work positively & effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Annual leave entitlement – If you work full time, you’ll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
- Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
- Academic 37 days
- Senior Management 37 days
- Generous Pension schemes
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Memberships and discounts – employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
- Travel and commuting – discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities – including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – this will vary depending on role requirements
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
£27,957 to £29,638 per annum
Expected salary: £27957 – 29638 per year
Location: Leeds
