Achievement Coach

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we're looking for

Our Automotive Apprenticeship Team are looking for an enthusiastic and caring person to take on this important role as Achievement Coach. You will understand the needs of further education students and the barriers they face in achieving their dreams. You will work closely with our Learning & Skills Team and Compliance Administration team using excellent organisation and communication skills.

You will have a vital role in the pastoral support of our apprentices including monitoring attendance and supporting apprentices attending training at Ruddington, in the workplace and at remote centres in Slough and Macclesfield. You are required to have a full UK drivers’ licence. You will also be required to provide 1-1 targeted support for our vulnerable apprentices and those requiring additional learning support.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Paul Slater, Head of Apprenticeships (Automotive) at paul.slater@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews/assessments are planned for 3rd July 2025

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £24,285 to £25,335 FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave 
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App  
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme 
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme 

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. 

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Click the 'Apply' button above to apply. 

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability.

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