Academic Coach in Health and Life Sciences

As our Academic Coach in Health and Life Sciences, you will provide academic and or technical training to students to support achievement within the technical qualification of their programme. Through classroom and or workshop training you will aim to develop, improve and consolidate learning.

The post holder will support the achievement of students through the development of practical and academic skills to include support for student learning activities in workshops, one to one and classrooms situations; provide teaching support on projects and assignments set by teachers; provide high quality resource management including specialist equipment; monitor and support students on work experience.

Why Join Hull College?

At Hull College, we are committed to delivering exceptional education and training that transforms lives. As a Academic Coach in Health and Life Sciences, you will join a values-driven organisation where quality, collaboration and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything we do.

You will play a vital role in shaping outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across the College, supporting staff to be the very best they can be and ensuring our learners receive an exceptional experience., As Academic Coach in Health and Life Sciences, you will work closely with curriculum leaders, teachers and senior leaders to drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment. You will support, challenge and coach staff, ensuring high expectations are embedded and that quality processes deliver meaningful impact for learners.

You will:

• As a member of academic staff work effectively together with other academic staff and cross-college colleagues as one team, respect and value each other to deliver outstanding services to students.
• Prepare training materials, equipment and resources for student activities which you are responsible for.
• Deliver high quality learning experiences which enable students to develop in their learning, to include the College's Tutorial Framework.
• Deliver and assess learning in respect of any additional short qualifications delivered on the programme.
• Deliver training to improve the technical and or academic skills of students.
• Supervise and provide instruction to groups of students to develop their skills and knowledge in relation to the qualification.
• Assess learning and measure student progress through a range of assessment methods.
• Supervise and facilitate employability and enrichment activities for students.
• Ensure that practical learning environments, equipment, machines and plant comply with health and safety requirements, identifying necessary actions and reporting through line management.
• Maintain individual student records to capture progress, including maintaining records of student attendance and initial assessment.
• Act always as ambassador for the college through a professional approach to internal and external customers.
• Actively comply and contribute to the College's policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection, Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of our safeguarding strategy and values.
• This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and is subject to regulated activity.

You will be an experienced and credible education professional with:

• Subject specific Level 2 qualification
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or equivalent
• Experience of mentoring work, teaching, team leading or group work
• Accurate record keeping and data inputting and monitoring
• High standards of accuracy and analytical ability

Competitive Rewards & Work-Life Balance

• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate

Professional Growth & Development

• Strong commitment to CPD, training and leadership development
• Opportunities to shape new curriculum provision and influence strategic direction
• Access to professional memberships, industry networks and specialist development

Wellbeing & Support

• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A supportive, collaborative leadership culture
• On-site wellbeing, pastoral and inclusion support teams

Staff Benefits & Perks

• Free on-site parking
• On-site facilities including café and restaurant
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Staff discounts via our internal benefits platform

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