Progress Coach

Full time, term time only positions available:

1 x Permanent positioin

1 x Fixed term maternity cover position

Franklin College is a high achieving, successful sixth form college serving North East Lincolnshire and the surrounding rural and coastal areas. With around 2,100 full-time 16-18 and 500 part-time adult learners, we take pride in our inclusive culture, outstanding teaching, and strong partnerships that support every student’s success.

Our most recent Ofsted judgement of Outstanding reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence. Franklin College offers an inclusive and supportive environment where staff and students thrive. We value innovation, professional development, and the contributions of our team in shaping the future of education.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in education?  

Do you want to work with a leading provider in the region for 16–19-year-olds?

Do you want to pivotal role in the success and progression of young people?

This role may be the role for you!!

Franklin Sixth Form College are seeking to appoint two talented and dynamic Progress Coaches with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team.  One post is permanent and one is a fixed term maternity cover position.

Progress Coaches are responsible for a case load of students and work with young people in group settings, smaller tutorials, and individual one-to-one supervisory meetings.  They check and monitor student attendance, liaise with teaching and support staff, and provide essential guidance.  As a Progress Coach, you will have direct contact with students, their families, and other stakeholders, offering support with financial, academic, social and emotional challenges that may be of significance to the progress of the student.  You will play a crucial role in helping students to overcome obstacles, maintain full attendance, and maximise their learning opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about working work with young people and looking to gain valuable experience of supporting students in a successful and vibrant sixth form college environment. Full training will be provided.

Applicants must be educated to minimum of level 3 (A Level) with a good standard of English. Applicants must also be reliable and professional, have excellent communication skills, be empathetic and able to work under pressure.

Full time/term time only salary = £21,423.60 to £22,836.29 per annum

(These posts are on the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine 5-9; currently £25,159 to £26,818 FTE, depending on experience).

Other benefits include generous Local Government pension scheme, free gym Facilities, free parking, Cycle to Work Scheme, excellent on-site catering provision.

Please indicate within your application whether you wish to be considered for the permanent post, the maternity cover post, or both opportunities.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 24th July 2026

Interview date:  Thursday 30th July 2026

Safeguarding statement

Franklin College has a proven commitment equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare, safeguarding and PREVENT duty of student and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.  Other checks may also be necessary.  Franklin College is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, and other checks may also be required.  Pre-employment references will wherever possible be taken up prior to interview in line with the College's Safer Recruitment Policy.

The College are also obliged to conduct an online search about you for information that is publicly available online.  This will include social media accounts you may hold.  This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates before interview.  This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 220 to 225 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCIE) 2025.