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Chelmsford College is a successful and dynamic further education college that aspires to excellence in all it does. To improve upon our previous tutorial programme for learners, the College changed the tutorial model with a student outcome focus where the progress of each individual learner is the priority and the support is geared to ensuring that all elements of a learner's programme are successful enabling his or her progression.
We are looking to recruit to the post of Learning Coach who will deliver the tutorial programme for all groups of learners in a high quality tutorial environment supported by the appropriate student support services. The Learning Coaches will support the learner from induction to progression, will work closely with curriculum teams to ensure the best experience for each learner and also work in the Assessment Centres.
Candidates should have well developed communication skills to be able to relate and empathise with students in need of support and to develop trusting and respectful relationships with them. Prior experience of working in an educational establishment is not essential but successful candidates should be aspiring to a career in education. Training will be provided for candidates to undertake the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
You can apply on-line directly from our website http://www.chelmsford.ac.uk/our-college/vacancies.asp
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
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Chelmsford College Group
Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.
At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.
Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.
Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.