About the Role

We are looking for a Pastoral Coach to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver theory and practical sessions on-site at Temple Newsam. There will also be some requirements to teach at our Printworks campus.

The School of Animal Care and Land Management is a growing and aspirational department based at Temple Newsam in Leeds; the department has been self-assessed as good for the past year.

Our team consists of a Head of Department, Deputy Head, Programme managers, Teachers, learning support assistants (LSA), and Instructor-technicians. Our team works to support our learners in achieving their full potential and vocational qualifications.

What You Will Do

• Support learners through their planned study programmes.
• Track and monitor student progress.
• Support learners with their learning, using face to face, online support technology and education platforms.
• Deliver fundamental sessions to groups of learners.
• Develop and agree individual learning plans, identify and set SMART targets and liaising with curriculum specialists and support staff.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in supporting teaching and learning, preferably in a further education setting.
• Have experience in using technology to develop skills and knowledge.
• Have the ability to effectively manage learning and learning spaces, so that behaviour and progress have a positive impact on outcomes.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent 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