Apprentice Progress Coach

Apprentice Progress Coach

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Department: Construction & Engineering Apprenticeships

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wigan & Leigh College

Compensation: £29,905 - £36,593 / year

Description

What you'll do

• Provide one-to-one and group coaching to support apprentice motivation, progress and achievement of on-programme and gateway requirements.
• Work with apprentices to develop clear action plans and SMART targets linked to knowledge, skills, behaviours, attendance and workplace engagement.
• Monitor apprentice progress, attendance and engagement using tracking systems, reviews and employer feedback, implementing timely interventions where needed.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive personal development sessions focused on employability, professional behaviours, wellbeing and essential life skills.
• Collaborate closely with tutors, employers, curriculum teams, careers and student support services to provide coordinated, holistic support.
• Act as a first point of contact for pastoral concerns, signposting apprentices to safeguarding, wellbeing, mental health or external support services where appropriate.

What you're like

• Strong industry experience within the engineering or construction sector and supporting apprentices in the workplace..
• Confidence in delivering engaging, inclusive and motivational classroom-based sessions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide effective and constructive feedback.
• The ability to build positive relationships with learners, employers and colleagues.
• A strong understanding of learner engagement strategies, barriers to learning, safeguarding principles and inclusion.
• A commitment to helping apprentices achieve their goals and realise their potential.

• Supportive. You care about helping learners overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
• Motivating. You inspire apprentices to remain engaged, resilient, and focused on success.
• Organised. You manage learner information, interventions, and follow-up activity effectively.
• Collaborative. You build strong working relationships with learners, employers, and colleagues.
• Proactive. You identify issues early and take action before barriers become bigger challenges.
• Inclusive. You are committed to creating opportunities for all learners to succeed.
• Professional. You communicate effectively and act as a positive role model for apprentices.

• You’ll need an enhanced DBS check. If you get the job, we’ll do this for you.
• You’re committed to safeguarding and inclusivity.
• Level 2 English and maths, or equivalent.
• You’re committed to safeguarding, Prevent and inclusion.
• You can travel to employer premises and college locations as required.
• You’re willing to keep your apprenticeship knowledge current and complete role-related professional development.

Why work with us?

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on your role
• Family-friendly leave policies

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support
• Confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A culture where people look out for each other

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Railcard and Tusker Green Car Scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to build experience across apprenticeships, employer engagement and learner support
• Opportunities to step up, specialise or move across college teams
• Leadership pathways