Progress Coach - Huddersfield, United Kingdom - Study Group UK Ltd

Study Group UK Ltd

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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Description

Contract type:
Full-Time (37.5 hours per week), Fixed Term until 30/06/2023

Location:
University of Huddersfield International Study Centre - face-to-face essential

Salary:
up to £23,460 per annum

JOB OVERVIEW
We are Study Group.

We are a global leader in international education partnering with students and Top Tier Universities from all over the world.

We believe in creating a better world through education and value talented, driven, and student-centred peoplethat believe the same.

Here at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive learning experience that prepares our students for the challenges of undergraduate and postgraduate study.

We are dedicated to providing excellentacademic and English skills and knowledge that will enable our International students to progress onto their chosen programme of study at the University and an eventual successful career.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Progress Team and carry out a Progress Coach role. They will be responsible for student coaching, monitoring and intervention both academic and pastoral. This role will involve supporting students throughtheir whole student journey from induction to progression into the University.

It will involve working with a caseload of students in group and one-to-one sessions and to set high standards for their attendance, behaviour and engagement with their studiesand the centre.

We place the student at the centre of all we do, so if you are passionate about changing lives through opportunities in education and are fully committed to providing a fantastic student experience, this role is for you

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To deliver weekly preparation to progress tutorials to tutor groups and provide academic counselling to students.
To track student performance and liaise promptly with the academic team to identify suitable intervention strategies.
Collaborate with academic tutors to identify and provide appropriate resources to support student performance.
To work with the Student Experience Team in ensuring the wellbeing of all students and to follow relevant processes for those under 18s.
To work with the Student Experience Team in tracking student attendance.
Ensure that attendance interventions are completed in a timely manner, in accordance with the Attendance Policy and accurately recorded.
To work with the Student Experience Team and Heads of Department to organise and facilitate progression, enrichment and engagement activity.
To liaise with the Employability Lead to deliver sessions aimed at developing skills required for future studies and careers.
To provide welfare and pastoral support to students, referring them for additional support where required from internal and external services.
To support students in actively taking care of their mental and physical health.
To ensure the safeguarding of students in line with centre policy.
To ensure student records are kept up to date and accurate.
To work with the Student Experience Team to organise and facilitate the student induction process.
To adhere to all compliance requirements in relation to GDPR, UKVI requirements, Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
Work as part of the Progress Team to produce and develop a robust pastoral programme for students
Be prepared to operate on a flexible basis to meet the needs of the Progress Team and the Centre as a whole

EXPERIENCE

Degree level or equivalent
Experience working in a student support setting, ideally with international students, or another similar setting
Experience in providing advice and guidance to others
Experience and understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
Experience and understanding of compliance requirements in an academic setting

ABOUT US

We are a global pathway provider in International Education, working collaboratively with over 50 universities around the world, offering over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.

Voted as 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 Global Pathway Providerof the year, our people are united with the shared ambition of providing a world-class education to talented students from across the globe.

With a truly global outlook and offices all over the world, our international team uses its expertise, knowledge and commitment to create opportunities and add value.

We are determined to grow and innovate in our field, providing our students and partnerswith high-quality outcomes across the higher education space.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same dedication.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checkswith past employers, an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and overseas criminal records if appropriate.