Northumberland College
Skills Development Coach
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Skills Development Coach
Agriculture, Engineering and Animal Care
Location: Northumberland
Salary: £25,949 per annum pro rata
Post Type: Part Time
Hours per Week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 20 August 2026
Reference: 0481-26
About The College
Northumberland College is Ofsted Outstanding and is currently building a multi-million, state of the art, new college campus in Ashington, due to open in 2026. The successful candidate will be based at the new college where a purpose-built construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering centre will be located.
Curriculum spans technical, vocational further and higher education and includes large apprenticeship provision and dedicated centres for young people with SEND.
The College has two main campuses in Ashington, and Ponteland, and as part of the college group Education Partnership Northeast, it also has a significant number of satellite delivery centres across the region.
Served by easy road links, and the new train station in Ashington, when Northumberland College opens its new Department for Education backed campus at Wansbeck Business Park, the college will boast a national trailblazer both in architectural design and operation. This major £52 million+ investment comes on top of the College recently driving £14million into new facilities and resources at its existing sites.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas - Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
Our Journey & Values
As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
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If you’re making the move into further education teaching, you may be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme a funded route to help industry professionals retrain as FE teachers.
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About The Candidate
We are currently seeking a motivated and passionate Skills development coach (SDC) to join our land-based team at the Kirkley Hall Campus, Ponteland. In this role you will play a crucial part in supporting our students’ progress and personal development by supporting them in securing work placements and delivering sessions focused on personal growth, employability and skill enhancement. Northumberland college is part of the Education Partnership North East (EPNE) group and is dedicated to providing high-quality education and training.
We are seeking authentic individuals who will foster open and honest communication within the team. We strive for excellence in all we do, so we seek individuals who are passionate about continuous learning and delivering education to the highest standards. We value and show respect for our colleagues and students in everything we do.
About The Role
The role is 0.5 FTE (2.5 days per week). The role includes the following:
- Collaborating with local businesses and organisations to source high quality work placements
- Providing individualised guidance and support to students around work experience
- Facilitating work-based learning experiences, helping students to apply theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills
- Designing and delivering engaging sessions covering personal development/ employability topics such as communication skills,team-work and time management
- Monitoring student progress and performance, providing constructive feedback and communicating with programme leaders
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with industry professionals to enhance learning opportunities for students and to raise the profile of EPNE
Role Responsibilities
- Plan for group focused sessions, based either in classroom, workshops,trips or visits
- Coordinate skills assessments with students to identify and target the improvement of skills needed,appropriate for their next steps across all levels of programme
- Develop and sustain effective relationships with employers to secure high quality, relevant, external work experience and industry placements for eligible learners
- Ensure effective health and safety and monitoring of all students undertaking work experience including the completion of risk assessments.
- Participate and actively contribute to curriculum team and cross college professional development.
- Support students individually with the coordination of academic or skills focused intervention to ensure pace of progress is appropriate for the level and expectations of the programme.
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Qualifications
- GCSE maths grade 4 or above
- GCSE English grade 4 or above
- Level 3 qualification in a related subject
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience of working with young people and adults
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal and to a wide range of audiences
- Suitability to work with children
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)
- Knowledge of land based industry
- Previous experience of working in an FE setting
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
- Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
- LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
- We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Free parking on most campuses.
- Free Gym access available at Bede Campus
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.
We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.
As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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