Student Experience and Pastoral Coach

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Derby College Group (DCG) is excited to offer a meaningful opportunity for a Student Experience & Pastoral Coach dedicated to supporting our Care Experienced students. In this role, you’ll work closely with specific academies to identify those who need pastoral support, building trusted relationships that empower students to thrive. You’ll join a supportive, vibrant team and play a key part in shaping positive experiences and outcomes for some of our most vulnerable students.

The Opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of Care Experienced and vulnerable students. As a Student Experience & Pastoral Coach, you’ll build strong, supportive relationships, provide targeted 1:1 and group coaching, and help remove barriers to learning, attendance and progression. You’ll be a visible and proactive presence across campuses, working closely with families and external professionals to develop effective support plans. Alongside this, you’ll create enriching activities that promote wellbeing, community, confidence and a positive student experience.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

 About you

You’re a compassionate, organised and proactive individual who’s committed to supporting young people to thrive. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you handle sensitive situations professionally and with discretion. You bring experience working collaboratively in a team, an understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs, and confidence using a range of IT systems. Ideally, you’ll hold (or be willing to work towards) a Level 3 coaching or mentoring qualification and Mental Health First Aider training, helping you provide inclusive, empowering support for all students.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

 The Benefit

• Salary of £27,765 per annum
• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process. 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk. 

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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