Personal Development Coach - The Isle of Wight College

Job Posted: 27 June 2025

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: £24,828 - £27,142 pro-rata per annum dependent on experience
• Industries: Education

Location: Isle of Wight College
Salary: £24,828 - £27,142 pro-rata per annum dependent on experience
Contract: 31.2 hours per week, Term-time only 39 weeks per year, This is a fixed-term contract for one year

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Personal Development Coach to join our dedicated Student Experience Department. This rewarding role is key in supporting students’ personal growth and academic journey by delivering high-quality individual and group sessions focused on key life and employability skills.

About The Role:

As a Personal Development Coach, you will work closely with college teams to support student retention, progress, and success by helping students set and review SMART targets across the academic year. Your sessions will cover essential themes including team building, problem solving, resilience, and personal development planning, tailored to students’ individual goals and future aspirations.

As part of the wider student experience provision, the role will involve planning and delivering engaging content around employability, safeguarding, British values, and wellbeing—ensuring students are well-informed, motivated, and prepared for their next steps. The successful candidates will also support start-of-year induction activities, track student progress using college systems, liaise with internal and external support services, and contribute to quality assurance processes.

If you are driven to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives and are committed to their personal and professional development, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

· To deliver effective Personal Development around employability/IAG sessions groups of FE students including sessions on employability skills, staying safe-online, Fundamental British Values (FBV), County Lines/Cuckooing, building resilience, Mental Health & Well-being and the Governments PREVENT Agenda and all aspects of Personal Development, Behaviour & Attitudes (PDBA) and record within work related activity

· To encourage and motivate students and help the student build up resilience, self-confidence and self-esteem

· To raise student aspirations and develop and enhance their skills

· To encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning

· Ensure all students have access to highly personalised and planned Personal Development sessions based on their intended destinations/aspirations

· To carry out student start of year activities such as safeguarding sessions or welcome events, complete any student information online, student career ideas and capture student intended destinations using the Colleges approved system;

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

· Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths

· IAG qualification, or willingness to work towards

· Demonstrable knowledge in creating, developing and implementing interventions to effect change and support for students

· A good understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and safeguarding

What we can offer:

Employees at the Isle of Wight College enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that enhances their work-life balance and wellbeing. Staff are entitled to 30 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays, and benefit from a Christmas Shutdown Holiday Allowance. The college offers excellent pension schemes including the Local Government Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme, providing long-term financial security.

For those keen on environmental sustainability and fitness, there’s a Cycle to Work Scheme. Employees also enjoy Wightlink discounts for travel, discounted treatments in the Hair and Beauty departments, and free access to the on-site gym. Convenience is provided with free onsite parking, and the campus boasts an on-site Starbucks & Restaurant for all your refreshment needs.

Health and wellbeing are taken seriously, with an Eye Care Scheme for Display Screen Equipment users, access to the Public Benefit Scheme (Kaarp), and additional Maternity/Adoption and Sickness Benefit Schemes. The college also provides Free Counselling and Wellbeing Support, ensuring employees have access to mental health resources.

Professional growth is encouraged through CPD days, offering opportunities for mentorship and coaching, including staff development days. The college also promotes a healthy work environment with Well-being days & activities, ensuring that staff wellbeing is a priority.

How to apply:

To join us here at The Isle of Wight College hit ‘Apply’ now! You can also forward your CV to [email protected]

We are looking to hold interviews on Wednesday 23^rd July 2025 and these will be held in person, at Isle of Wight College, Newport Campus.

The Isle of Wight College is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to provide high-quality education and fosters a culture of mutual respect and understanding. Join us in our mission to promote equality and inclusivity in education.

Please be aware that the Isle of Wight College may close the vacancy earlier than anticipated if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your CV promptly.

The Isle of Wight College is a Disability Confidential Employer.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. The Isle of Wight College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.