Progress Coach 0.4 - Lancashire County Cricket Ground, Manchester

Myerscough College, Specialist Cricket Academy

Lancashire County Cricket Ground, Manchester

My career at Myerscough College – Inspiring Excellence

Do you share our high aspirations for young people as they move through their career path in the sport and fitness industries?

Do you want to work in the prestigious grounds of a world -famous sporting venue ?

Would you enjoy working with students who are in the top percentiles of their cohort in terms of sporting prowess - several playing at County level and aspiring to be professional cricketers?

Would you enjoy working with a unique group of staff which includes first class coaches and ex professional players and high-quality course tutors committed to the progress and success of these students.

Would you enjoy the opportunity to join this group of committed staff and students as they travel to national events and matches, sharing their passion for sport and fitness, and the joy of playing cricket?

Do you have the skills to support students to complete Level 3 coursework and  to develop their academic and personal skills, in preparation for university or work?

Do you have good qualifications yourself and a background in teaching, coaching or youth work?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

This post of Progress Coach is 0.4 and is a term time only role.

This post could well be an opportunity to try out  a new career or share some well-honed  transferable skills. This post could grow as we grow the academy.

This role can also be combined with the Inclusive Learning Advisor 0.6 LCCG vacancy currently advertised.

Why join us? 

We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students. We are one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK. 

At Myerscough College and University Centre we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education and Apprenticeship provision. The Further Education provision is well established, the Higher Education provision has a well-recognised partnership with UCLan and the apprenticeship provision is operational nationally.

Visit our website https://bit.ly/CareersAtMyerscough for the full list of excellent benefits our college offers. 

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people. 

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do. 

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants. 

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team. 

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.

Hours

14.8 hours per week, Term Time Only

Department

Quality

Location

Myerscough College, Cricket Academy LCCG Manchester

Salary

£21,012 - £23,317 whole time equivalent pro rata per annum relating to qualifications and experience, plus holiday entitlement

Reference No

PC0.4-LCCG

Closing Date

Friday 6 October 2023